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If I join the navy, for how much time am I gonna need to join for them to cover all expenses for my career?

I'm thinking on joining because they said they would cover all expenses, but I don't know for how long. I want to be a pediatrician and it takes about 11 years, will it take more time if I join the navy? how does it work?

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Thank you comment icon I don't know if you can look up another question but try to look up this. "How much does a navy physician make?" Marie Enos MSN, BSN, RN-NIC
Thank you comment icon A pediatrician is a medical doctor, a profession that requires a college degree and medical school. The Navy does have a "competitive" scholarship program for medical school called the Health Professional Scholarship Program (HPSP). I suggest looking up the qualifications at https://www.med.navy.mil/Medical-Corps/ . Brian Jackson
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Joshua’s Answer

This is a great question! There are a number of programs that the Navy has to offer for covering school expenses or even sending personnel to school, but the qualification and amount that will be covered depends greatly upon the program through the service used for the funding.

Talking to a recruiter is great advice, but I also recommend researching Navy medical commissioning programs and scholarships.
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I think if you join ROTC in high school and college you can get education and work as pediatrician while in navy .Typically, those who enter the Navy through an Officer position require an initial service commitment of 3-5 years, though positions involving longer-term training may require longer service obligations. The best way to confirm the specific service commitment that will apply to you is to contact a recruiter. Call or vist recruiting office. Get everything in writing before agreeing. If you are still in high school you are able to commit to joining with parents approval. This way you start college before serving military time. Good luck


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ANDI’s Answer

Joshua had a great response.
Definitely speak to a recruiter and see if they can enlist you on a path to that career.
I know for those of us enlisting through a basic contract, we have access to Tuition Assistance, which is money used while we're in to pay for classes we take in our personal time, and after we leave we have the GI Bill which pays for a few years of courses generally through community colleges or state schools.
I know many members that have completed bachelors and masters programs all while enlisted and using TA, though it is a longer process.
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Eric’s Answer

Hello Katherine,

Based on all the opportunities available to you and the most cost effective, I would recommend you enlist in the Navy and serve 1 contract term (5yrs). Enlisting will enable you to utilize tuition assistance and by your 4th yr you will have 100% of your GI Bill (pays for your education).

When you combine the courses you take using tuition assistance plus the credits you’ll have from bootcamp and your service school and the Pell grant via FASFA, it will put you at, if not close to as associates degree, depending on how much you grind towards your bachelors, all at zero costs to you.

At the end of the contract, I would recommend utilizing the GI bill to finish your bachelor’s degree. Upon completion, I would seek apply for the Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP) (can fund your medical education) through a Naval Officer Medical Programs Recruiter. As long as your GPA is around 3.8 and you can score well above a 500 on your MCAT you will have a higher probability of getting accepted. The Navy will also take in to consideration preclinical work experience, volunteer service, research experience, and leadership potential during the selection process for the scholarship.

FINALLY! After you complete your medical school education and you a doctor in the Navy, you will be granted the opportunity to specialize. With all that said, the time frame is still very much unknown, it truly depends upon your efforts, but if being a pediatrician is important with little to no costs to you, this is a journey worth exploring, so I hope that information helps.


Eric E. Hopkins, MHA, RMA
HM2(FMF), USN
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