tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5256862561540495799.post8241570821741001906..comments2016-10-16T08:31:35.965-07:00Comments on Life at Midwestern: Air Force HPSPJonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17203028994328670416noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5256862561540495799.post-77609998303488700372010-02-26T10:17:48.151-07:002010-02-26T10:17:48.151-07:00Dazules, To answer your first question about train...Dazules, To answer your first question about training, I have not done any military training yet. I will not have to do any training until graduation. After graduation, I will go to COT (commissioned officer training) for about 5 weeks or so. After my training, I will then go to my assigned AF base. There are not any females in my class that are on the air force scholarship although there are a few who are doing the same program through the Navy. If you want to talk to AF dentists, I would get on studentdoctor.net and look at the military dentist forum and look for some answers there from some dentists who are already practicing. So far it's been a great program.Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17203028994328670416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5256862561540495799.post-42802197780507473082010-02-26T08:50:43.394-07:002010-02-26T08:50:43.394-07:00I was wondering if you could expand on this post. ...I was wondering if you could expand on this post. I will be applying to dental school after I graduate this May and the air force has always been in the back of my mind due to financhial reasons. What kind of training did you have to go through? How long? Are there any females that you know of in this program? <br /><br />I'm afraid to speak to a recruiter in case they'll say anything to get me to join. Thought it would be better to ask someone who isn't actively recruiting! Thanks in advance.dazuleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04450636334154320995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5256862561540495799.post-83474546163430010822009-06-03T20:21:22.829-07:002009-06-03T20:21:22.829-07:00I just found your blog while searching for the AFI...I just found your blog while searching for the AFIT website and enjoy reading about the perspective of a student at another school. I'm a 4-year AF HPSP student at University of TX San Antonio between DS2 and DS3. This month I'm doing an oral surgery rotation (it's so fun to finally be in clinic!) and studying for boards. Best of luck with your board studying.Christi Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16777787722310787663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5256862561540495799.post-40695180798001137832009-05-09T18:54:00.000-07:002009-05-09T18:54:00.000-07:00Thanks for the comments Mr. Anonymous. I have fam...Thanks for the comments Mr. Anonymous. I have family members as well as friends who have done HPSP and have enjoyed their experience and recommended it to me. I trust their judgment. I am sorry you didn't enjoy your experience but I'm not worried about it in the least. You are right, I have not yet done my payback with the Airforce but if it is less than enjoyable, the experience will be temporary and I have accomplished many difficult things in life, I'm sure I can do this. I have read my contract carefully and understand the fine print. Good luck with your dental endeavors!Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17203028994328670416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5256862561540495799.post-92123988333612281752009-05-09T11:28:00.000-07:002009-05-09T11:28:00.000-07:00Can't wait to see your posts 5 years from now when...Can't wait to see your posts 5 years from now when you regret your decision to join the AF - I sure do - <br /><br />You won't think I am writing the truth, but half way through your pay back - you will wonder what the hell you were thinking when you signed up - GET OUT now if you still can. <br />Take out the loans and pay for school. After you graduate school and you still want to serve - sign up for the FAP - you will have more say in your assignments, etc<br /><br />HPSP grads have the lowest priority in assignments, deployments, etc because they have you by the balls.<br /><br />You should also read your contract – you will owe 3 years active and then 5 more in the individual ready reserve. I was commissioned July 1997 under HPSP – and will not be able to resign my commission until July 2014. – Funny how that time frame is not detailed in the contract but rather buried.<br /><br />By the way, they give out those coins like beads at mardi gras – I have about 10 of them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5256862561540495799.post-67256950731851037822009-02-02T09:11:00.000-07:002009-02-02T09:11:00.000-07:00congrats! this is very exciting. i hope clark can ...congrats! this is very exciting. i hope clark can do something like that too. school is so expensive!Stefaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17625946944832643000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5256862561540495799.post-88377877795146671902009-01-29T23:22:00.000-07:002009-01-29T23:22:00.000-07:00Such a smart move, I'm so glad we decided to go th...Such a smart move, I'm so glad we decided to go the air force route. But that 20grand would have been pretty sweet too.jon♥karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03326795121425075626noreply@blogger.com