Military vs civilian family medicine residency

[MadScientist95]

Hey guys, incoming OMS I and airforce HPSP recipient here. So I know one should usually at least apply for civilian deferment for residency for diversity of cases and to avoid adding any additional years to their commitment as well as skill atrophy. Also from my own understanding, the only benefit of military residency is higher pay. However, family medicine is only a three year residency. In addition it is primary care. Does this mean I won’t have to worry as much about diversity of cases and skill atrophy and should thus, only apply military so I can take advantage of the extra pay? Thanks!

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