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Don't know, don't care. III.

E R Anderson1, J Fowler, K G Swan

  • 1American Medical Association, Kansas City, MO, USA.

Military Medicine
|December 1, 1999
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Few medical students know about or desire Department of Defense (DoD) physician programs, despite significant educational debt. Awareness and financial appeal of these military service programs need improvement for recruitment.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Military Health Systems
  • Public Health Policy

Background:

  • Medical student indebtedness is a significant issue, with many graduating with over $100,000 in debt.
  • Department of Defense (DoD) programs offer financial assistance for medical education in exchange for military service.
  • Recruitment and retention of medical corps officers are critical for national security.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess medical student awareness of and interest in DoD physician programs.
  • To identify barriers to participation in these programs.
  • To inform strategies for improving DoD healthcare professional recruitment.

Main Methods:

  • A survey-based study was conducted at three geographically diverse U.S. medical schools.

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  • The study examined awareness and interest in specific DoD programs like the Health Professions Scholarship Program.
  • Student financial debt levels were also considered in the analysis.

    • Main Results:

    • Awareness of DoD physician programs was surprisingly low among medical students, even those with substantial debt.
    • Interest in these programs was even lower, with some expressing hostility towards military service.
    • "Patriotism" was not a significant motivator for participation.

    Conclusions:

    • Current DoD physician programs are not effectively reaching or appealing to medical students.
    • Enhanced financial incentives and more imaginative program designs are necessary to improve recruitment.
    • Addressing student debt and perceptions of military service is crucial for bolstering the armed forces' medical corps.