I want to become a Dentist i also want to join the Navy...what do i do?

bicycle to live

The doctor on my ship, USS California CGN36, first enlisted in the Navy as an Electricians Mate. He then applied to the Navy Academy and was accepted passing with very good grades. He wanted to go on the Medical School and the Navy supported him. He was accepted into Med School, completed residency and then started active duty as a lieutenant (Entry level for MD's). He was obligated to serve 11 years to pay off his education commitment. Five year for the Academy, 4, years for Med School, and I believe 2 years to cover residency. But, he paid nothing! From the first day in the Academy, all bills were paid and he received E5 pay through Med School.

If you go this route, I would get a school guarantee of Hospital Corpsman in a dental specialty.

Anna P

Talk to a recruiter about ROTC possibilities, as you can get a ROTC scholarship for college AND dental school. You would owe at least eight years of service, but it would definitely be worth it!

Honest Rob

Yeah, recruiter.

But if you want EXPERT advice... talk to a Navy dentist.

The Scorpion

Look on the Navy's website, they explain it all in there. Get on it NOW, so you know the process and don't waste effort and/or money. Look at the website.

peace + love = happiness

My sister is joining the Navy as an officer in three weeks. It is really hard, but it seems to have never ending opportunities and success stories. I would choose the Navy, but follow your heart and luckily you have a couple more years to decide. :)

JoshForrest

Become a dentist in the Navy? Im sure you could. Study to be a dentist while in the Navy somehow.

Call the Navy and ask to speak directly to a NAVY dentist.... Theyd know all the ins and outs of the game....

go direct to the most reliable source

patticharron

Go and talk to a Navy recruiter, yes. Sign nothing, agree to nothing. Just get information. You may want to look into ROTC so that you could get assistance with your undergrad and professional school tuition. The USN will not agree to take you on as a dentist because you are not a dentist and getting into dental school is highly competitive. But if you get in that track, you'll have a leg up on all the opportunities.

This site has just the info you're looking for. Click on the link then choose "Health Care Careers" then "dentist" on the next page.

Good luck to you!

http://www.navy.com/careers/

toastman

do whatever ur heart tells u, u want to do more

Mels

Join the Navy and they will pay for your school.

mia

you should definitely consider going to a martial arts studio. maybe on saturdays or in your spare time you can attend a friend's studio. this answer is off-topic a bit. but i hope it helps you decide. preferably by next saturday.

Allie O

Do both!

Can you help me?
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AjcMy.hNGseBjiHTtsEMLLbsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20081115164254AAgbUye

Music Babe

well.. what one would you rather do? Because its your choice, i mean your not really going to do something you don't wanna do...here's a plan
You become a dentist and you then go to the navy because then you get a little bit of both

Everona97

Get a job of the dentist at Navy. Dentists get good money

mikey88

I know the army have their own dental team, not sure on the navy though.

try find out if they do

Josh B

become a dentist first, then a navy officer later, or
become enlisted in the navy and struggle to even go to college later.
I pick the first scenario.

talk to an ROTC recruiter.

Max00355

get your dental license first

diamondjim

Get your dental license first, then go into Navy.

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