Navy Dentist || Q&A || Top questions I get about the Navy Dental HPSP

[@geenasong1999]

Hi! Thank you for these HPSP videos! As a Korean American like yourself I️’m happy to see that you are striving and doing so well especially being a navy dentist! I️’m also applying for the navy hpsp this semester! Wish me luck!

[@harrrMONICA]

안녕~~ that is awesome to hear. Wishing you the best! :>

[@karinshamardani2066]

what is that physical exam you mentioned? can you make a video about what they want to do on the physical exam day?

[@roxanamartinez5691]

Great video! I have two more questions. Can you wear glasses or need to have perfect vision? And also, what about your family (Husband, children) when you get relocated? Are they able to move with you? Also is there a cap age? I will start dental school at 30. Thank you!

[@harrrMONICA]

Thank you for watching. Yes, you can wear glasses/contacts. When you get relocated, most stateside areas will be able to accompany your family. It's only when you go overseas to some specific locations which can be unaccompanied. Congrats on starting your dental career! I had classmates from all walks of life, so no worries :)

[@momomaro789]

How long did your whole application process take? Did you experience or hear about any obstacles during the process? Also your videos are by far the best, most entertaining and organized videos about the program that I’ve seen on KZbin! Thank you for the content and entertainment with your edits 👌🏼

[@harrrMONICA]

Hi! Thanks for the support (: I don't quite remember tbh. Once I had all my docs in, I just had to go through MEPS. The only issue I had was when I got there the first time around, they didn't have my file ready... so I had to come back another day. It started at like 4am or something crazy early like that. My recruiter booked me a hotel the night before though, and I didn't have to pay for that so that was nice. Maybe it took all-in-all, 2-3 months? There was some waiting and scheduling for my interviews too. Hope that helps!

[@vishal5627]

What is O-1,O-2,O-3,O-4,O-5....... and more

[@harrrMONICA]

That is the ranking in the Navy. The O stands for officer and E is for enlisted.

[@cair4742]

Can you talk about deployment?

[@harrrMONICA]

I made a series of my deployment to Bahrain. If you have specific questions, I can try to answer them! kzbin.info/aero/PLgu3O0ftuc1FRI51Xttn3DGZhIh5uelwg

[@kalpanasoni4953]

If you are accepted into navy dental residency program, do you have to serve additional years of active duty?

[@harrrMONICA]

Yes you do. However, you can pay back your obligated HPSP service years concurrently with a residency. For instance, let's say you start your first year of payback for the HPSP and get accepted into a 3-year residency for the second year. As you complete your 3-year residency, you can concurrently pay back your remaining 3 years of HPSP. All you would have left is the 3 after you are finished with your residency since the Navy covered it. Hopefully the explanation isn't too confusing.

[@anthonynaranjo2302]

Do people get a GPR when they start out in the Navy HPSP?

[@harrrMONICA]

If you choose to, you can start your GPR or AEGD after you complete ODS. It doesn't count toward your 4 years of payback, so your first year will start after your program is completed.

[@ayerhshahs4140]

Hey there! Does a green card work or do we necessarily need to have a citizenship?

[@harrrMONICA]

Hello! Yes, per military requirements, you must be a US citizen to serve. Hope that helps!

[@ayerhshahs4140]

@@harrrMONICA hmm then a green card holder can't apply ?

[@harrrMONICA]

@@ayerhshahs4140 Unfortunately no. You have to have US citizenship first.

[@myaschlepp3231]

Does being in a program like ROTC during undergrad increase the likelihood of receiving the HPSP for dental school?

[@harrrMONICA]

Not necessarily. It definitely is something you can write about in your personal statement and maybe the experiences helped you form your decision in wanting to pursue a military career! But, they will evaluate you on all your credentials - Essay, GPA/DAT scores, interviews, etc.

[@myaschlepp3231]

@@harrrMONICA Okay, thank you so much!

[@myaschlepp3231]

@@harrrMONICA One more question. Do you feel safe serving in the navy as a female? When you're working on base do you ever feel vulnerable? My only concern about considering to apply for a military scholarship is potentially being taken advantage of when I start to actively serve.

[@harrrMONICA]

@@myaschlepp3231 I absolutely feel safe. The Navy has zero tolerance for any hostility, no matter what rank, race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender affiliation, sex, etc you are. That will not be something you should worry about!

[@deanarose9770]

Does having prior military increase your chance of getting the HSPS scholarship?

[@harrrMONICA]

This is a difficult question to answer because there isn't a specific formula to what makes an applicant a great candidate. I wouldn't say it would necessarily automatically increase your chances. However, if you had some dental experience in the military, it definitely could help the "uniqueness" factor for your application. Even if you didn't, if you had a positive experience, I would definitely let that be known. Just like any admissions board, my assumption is that they are looking for well-rounded applicants. Make sure you have competitive stats and clear motives on why you would like to pursue to HPSP route. Best of luck!

[@deanarose9770]

@@harrrMONICA Thank you

[@harrrMONICA]

@@deanarose9770 welcome to help!

[@myitt4864]

Do you want to stay in the navy once your education is paid for in service time?

[@harrrMONICA]

Hmmm hard to say at the moment. Definitely not closing any doors. We will see in 3 years haha

[@jerrishjesupillai8628]

Did you have to go through boot camp?

[@harrrMONICA]

Yes - 5 weeks. I've covered this in a 3 part series in my ODS videos!

[@zoecook4040]

so do you also have to serve?

[@harrrMONICA]

Can you elaborate your question?

[@zoecook4040]

do you have to also serve active duty in the navy? or are you required to just be their dentist. I'm interested in applying, but I can't do much physical activity due to neck problems. Thanks!

[@harrrMONICA]

@@zoecook4040 When you accept the scholarship, you swear under oath to join the Navy as a commissioned officer. Yes, you have an obligation to serve 4 years active duty and then 4 years reserves.