If I applied for Navy OMFS next cycle (in 2018) as an active duty LT would I start summer of 2019 or 2020? I know typically there is a gap year where you do general dentistry but since I'm active already could I forgo that?
@vellnueve What I mean is would I still have to do a year of general dentistry from 2019-2020 or would I start the residency July 2019. It seems you're saying start OMFS in 2019 so that's good. Weighing future options.If you apply in the winter/spring of 2018 you will be boarded in June of 2018 and, if selected you would begin in July of 2019.
You do not get to forgo a year.
Bummer, I didn't start ODS until July 30, so is there no way to do the retention bonus during residency? I'm guessing they don't want to let someone start a month late even if it means 100k... :\
Well it is what it is I suppose..didn't have much choice UOP doesn't have time to do ODS until after graduation which isn't until mid June anyway. Thanks for the help I appreciate it.No, you won't be able to do retention bonus in residency unless you wait until the year following the end of your commitment to start residency. This is why in the past I've encouraged new officers to arrive at ODS or their first duty station and begin their payback immediately.
Do you not qualify for retention bonus after residency? Is it just that you want the money now? Thanks
Hey everyone, sorry to revive an old thread. I also have some questions about timing.
Lets say I graduate dental school when I am 27 and manage to match into a Navy OMFS residency directly out of dental school. From what I have gathered, I will have needed to apply for that residency as a D3, then I would be able to carry out 4 years of residency --> 4 years of concurrent HPSP / Residency payback. Bringing me to ~35 years old? sure
Also, I read that civilian residencies (FTOS) require consecutive payback, while Navy residencies are concurrent. Is this correct? yes
Some final questions... does the Navy offer both 4 and 6 year OMFS residencies? How would going to a P/F school, which takes basic sciences with the med school, affect one's chances of being selected right out of school? 4 only at this time. P/F won't help you much
Again, apologies for hijacking - just wanted to see if I could get a bit more clarity!