The Defense Health Agency Graduate Medical Education oversees residency and fellowship programs from three Service branches: Army, Navy and Air Force. DHA GME program military applicants compete for positions via the Joint Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, which is commonly referred to as a the “military match”. Annually on/about 1 July, each Service releases a document that describes the application process in detail. Military applicants should receive this document through typical military announcements; an additional copy may be obtained from the service member’s personnel office or the Service GME office.
A limited number of programs have civilian positions funded by the Veterans Administration, and these positions are competed in the National Residency Match Program. Eligible applicants may apply through the NRMP. If a DHA GME program is not listed in the NRMP, then civilian applicants are not eligible to apply.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Service and Service Obligation
Q2:
Is there a service obligation for training in DHA GME programs?
A:
For Military trainees, training in DHA GME programs incurs a service obligation that is served either concurrently or consecutively with other service obligations. Military trainees should contact their Service GME office for specifics.
For civilian trainees funded by the VA, there is no service obligation.
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