<p>My daughter would love to go to medical school. She has applied for a NROTC scholarship. Provided she gets this scholarship, does anyone know what the chances are, if any, of continuing on with post-graduate studies prior to fulfilling her commitment. We are having trouble getting this information even from her NROTC recruiter.</p>
<p>Not sure what the chances are for a medical-school option via NROTC are- at the USNA they are very, very limited.</p>
<p>You are correct. The AFA seems to have the highest "odds" of making it to the next level! I think any service academy or ROTC scholarship will be risky. I just wish we could find something to read on the subject. Like everything else, I am sure it is always changing in regards to the needs of the Navy during a particular year.</p>
<p>There are a limited number of service selection slots available for medical/dental school. Navy ROTC has 25 billets each year and USNA has 15 billets each year.</p>
<p>From the USNa catalog:
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...Theres also a program for up to 15 graduates a year who want to combine careers in medicine and the Navy. To prepare for this program, midshipmen usually major in chemistry and then enter civilian or armed forces medical schools soon after graduation and commissioning....
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<p>USMA allows 2% of their graduating class to go directly to med school.<br>
That would be about 18-20.<br>
While this sounds like a small number you aren't competing against 1000 kids who want med school. Few do. Graduating at the top of your class is key.</p>
<p>There is always the opportunity to apply after serviing for a year or two..</p>
<p>It's wonderful to hear your daughter wants to be part of such a noble profession. Good for her and you for doing your homework and looking at pathways to get there!</p>
<p>USU is an excellent option for med school. I have no idea what the acceptance rate is, but expanding on what JustAMomOf4 said, being at the top of the class in her undergrad program is paramount for any med school. Assuming your daughter gets picked up for an NROTC scholarship, she could utilize that for her undergrad studies, then apply to USU for med school. It's tuition FREE and a salary during the 4 years. :)<br>
Uniformed</a> Services University of the Health Sciences
USU</a> :: Information for Prospective Medical Students</p>
<p>I wish her all the best in reaching her goals.</p>
<p>Call the Unit at the school that your daughter wants to go to. They should be able to tell you what their success rate in sending kids to med school is.</p>