Join a branch of the armed services. Talk to the recruiter about educational requirements to apply to military medical school, career and specialty medicine options, and financial arrangements and scholarships.
Take the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) before applying to medical school. You're not allowed to take the test and enroll in the same year. Plan accordingly. The test scores are good for three years prior to enrollment.
Apply to either a civilian medical school or the USUHS F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine. You must be a U.S. citizen between the ages of 18 and 30 and meet all academic and enrollment requirements.
Apply for a scholarship to pay for medical school costs through the Armed Forces Scholarship Program (HPSP). Students who attend the USUHS and receive the HPSP don't have to pay for any tuition or fees and receive the same salary and benefits that uniformed officers do while they attend the university in exchange for committing to seven years of active military service duty. Students also receive a signup bonus up to $20,000. The Navy Health Services Collegiate Program (HSCP) also offers tuition, salary and health benefits totalling $157,000 to $269,000 to students attending civilian medical school. Benefits may vary for active duty members in the National Guard or Reserves.