Can graduates enter medical school?
The Air Force may send up to three percent of each graduating class directly to medical school upon graduation. Additionally, up to one half percent of each graduating class may be selected to attend dental school, with another one half percent being selected to attend nursing school. This, in effect, brings the total percentage that might be selected to attend Health Professions Postgraduate education to four percent. These graduates complete their training through the Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Programs or the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. These same two programs are available to all active-duty officers. Selection for these programs is on a competitive basis and the number of students will be based on the needs of the Air Force.
