The U.S. Army Medical Department announced today that it is increasing the stipend associated with its Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP) to $1,992 per month, effective July 1, 2009. Through this economic downturn, many medical and dental students are faced with anxiety about taking out student loans to finance their education, especially knowing that the average medical school student loan debt is $150,000 after graduation(i).

Good news for potential recruits wanting to join the U.S. Army for Medical and Dental School, the U.S. Army has upped the benefits for following this career path. If you wanted to join the Army in the Medical Corps or Dental Corps you could be eligible for a one time $20,000 sign on bonus in addition to your other benefits, including a monthly stipend of $1,992 per month throughout the school year. These are major benefits and should tell you just how badly they need soldiers in these MOS areas. If you'd like to talk to a recruiter about your options just fill out this contact form and a recruiter will be in touch.

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