REF AR351-3//

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1. THE LTHET/SPECIALTY TRAINING BOARD IS SCHEDULED TO CONVENE JUL 00 TO SELECT AD SP OFFICERS TO ENTER TRAINING IN AY 01 IN THE PROGRAMS LISTED IN THIS MESSAGE. DEADLINE FOR ALL APPLICATIONS IS 31 MAY 00. UPGRADES OF TRANSCRIPTS AND TEST SCORES ONLY WILL BE ACCEPTED UP TO 30 JUN 00. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT THEIR COMPLETE APPLICATIONS WELL IN ADVANCE OF THIS DATE.

2. APPLICANTS MUST CONTACT THEIR PERSCOM CAREER ASSIGNMENT OFFICER AT SP BRANCH AND DISCUSS THE TIMING AND ELIGIBILITY FOR ATTENDING LTHET AND THEIR OVERALL CAREER PLANS. QUESTIONS ON COMPLETENESS OF MILITARY PERSONNEL RECORDS SHOULD ALSO BE DISCUSSED WITH PERSCOM, DSN 221-2366 OR CML (703) 325-2366 FOR 65A/B/C AND DSN 221-2349 OR CML (703) 325-2349 FOR 65D.

3. GENERAL ELIGIBILITY:

A. APPLICATIONS FROM OFFICERS WHO DO NOT MEET THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA WILL NOT BE BOARDED. ONLY THOSE ITEMS SO INDICATED ARE WAIVERABLE. WAIVERS MUST BE REQUESTED IN WRITING TO BE CONSIDERED. REQUESTED WAIVERS MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH THE APPLICATION PACKET TO LTC CANCIO AT THE ADDRESS LISTED AT THE END OF THIS MESSAGE.

B. MUST BE ABLE TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND INCURRED ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE OBLIGATION (ADSO), PRIOR TO 20 YEARS ACTIVE FEDERAL SERVICE IF USAR, OR PRIOR TO 30 YEARS IF RA. AOC 65D MAY BE GRANTED EXCEPTION TO POLICY IF COVERED BY SECRETARY OF THE ARMY WAIVER TO REMAIN ON AD AS A USAR OFFICER FOR 30 YEARS AFS.

C. MUST BE CAREER STATUS (VI OR RA) PRIOR TO THE START OF TRAINING. AOC 65D MAY BE GRANTED EXCEPTION TO POLICY IF COVERED BY SECRETARY OF THE ARMY WAIVER TO REMAIN ON AD AS A USAR OFFICER FOR 30 YEARS AFS.

D. MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF FOUR (4) YEARS PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE BEYOND INITIAL CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE, OR REGISTRATION, IN THEIR RESPECTIVE AOC BY THE START DATE OF A GRADUATE PROGRAM OR TRAINING OPPORTUNITY. (WAIVERABLE)

E. APPLICANTS MUST SERVE ANY ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE OBLIGATION (ADSO) FROM ANY PREVIOUSLY FUNDED AMEDD TRAINING OPPORTUNITY BY THE START DATE OF A NEW GRADUATE PROGRAM OR TRAINING. (WAIVERABLE)

F. TIME ON STATION (TOS): CONUS APPLICANTS MUST HAVE TWO YEARS TIME-ON STATION AS OF THE START DATE OF THEIR REQUESTED PROGRAM. TOS IS COMPUTED FROM THE MONTH OF ARRIVAL TO THE EXPECTED MONTH OF DEPARTURE. OCONUS APPLICANTS MUST HAVE COMPLETED 5/6THS, OF THEIR CURRENT TOUR, TO INCLUDE ANY EXTENSION, PRIOR TO THE START OF THEIR TRAINING. OCONUS TOURS WILL NOT BE CURTAILED TO ALLOW SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION. (NOT WAIVERABLE)

G. TIME IN SERVICE (TIS): THE NORMAL TIME IN SERVICE FOR COMMISSIONED OFFICERS ON ENTRY INTO LTHET SCHOOLING IS NORMALLY 5 THROUGH 13 YEARS OF AFCS. (WAIVERABLE) APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE THEIR INITIAL 3 YEAR OBLIGATED ACTIVE DUTY TOUR BY THE START OF LONG TERM TRAINING. (NOT WAIVERABLE)

H. UTILIZATION TOUR: ALL OFFICERS MUST COMPLETE A UTILIZATION TOUR FOLLOWING GRADUATION FROM ANY LTHET PROGRAM. THIS UTILIZATION TOUR MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO STARTING ANY OTHER LONG TERM TRAINING PROGRAM, CIVILIAN OR MILITARY. (NOT WAIVERABLE)

I. MUST MEET HT/WT STANDARDS OF AR 600-9. (NOT WAIVERABLE)

J. ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE OBLIGATION (ADSO). OFFICERS WHO ACCEPT THE ARMY’S FULLY FUNDED OR PARTIALLY FUNDED LTHET DEGREE PRODUCING PROGRAMS, AGREE TO SERVE ON ACTIVE DUTY SUBSEQUENT TO COMPLETION OR TERMINATION OF TRAINING FOR AN ACTIVE DUTY OBLIGATION OF 3 YEARS FOR THE INITIAL YEAR OF INSTRUCTION AND 6 MONTHS FOR EACH ADDITIONAL 6 MONTHS OF INSTRUCTION, IAW AR 351-3 AND DODI 6000.13, JUNE 30.97. ADSOS FOR RESIDENCY/SPECIALTY TRAINING PROGRAMS ARE OUTLINED WITHIN THIS MESSAGE.

K. PROGRAM SELECTION: THE INSTITUTION MUST BE ACCREDITED AND MUST MEET PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS IDENTIFIED BY THE APPROPRIATE CONSULTANT. IN ADDITION, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE INSTITUTION SELECTED BE IDENTIFIED AS HAVING AN EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT (ESA) IN PLACE. APPLICANTS MUST CONTACT LTC CANCIO AT DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH EDUCATION AND TRAINING (DHET) AT DSN 421-9428 TO VERIFY AN EXISTING ESA. SELECTION OF AN INSTITUTION WITHOUT AN ESA MAY RESULT IN UNTIMELY DELAYS AS CONTRACTS ARE NEGOTIATED. APPLICANTS SHOULD CONSIDER INSTITUTIONS IN THEIR HOME OF RESIDENCE AND/OR THOSE INSTITUTIONS THAT GIVE IN-STATE TUITION RATES TO MILITARY PERSONNEL.

L. VOLUNTARY/INVOLUNTARY DISENROLLMENT: WHEN AN OFFICER VOLUNTARILY DISENROLLS OR BECOMES DISENROLLED DUE TO SEPARATION AS A CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTOR OR AS A RESULT OF MISCONDUCT, TO INCLUDE SUCH SEPARATION BASIS AS DRUG OR ALCOHOL ABUSE, OR FAILURE TO COMPLETE THE REQUIRED SERVICE OBLIGATION, THE OFFICER WILL REIMBURSE THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT THE COST OF ADVANCED EDUCATION, WHICH INCLUDE THE COST OF TUITION, BOOKS, SUPPLIES AND OTHER COSTS CLEARLY IDENTIFIED AS PAID BY THE UNITED STATES, BUT IT DOES NOT INCLUDE PAY, ALLOWANCES, OR TRAVEL EXPENSES. THE REIMBURSMENT AMOUNT SHALL BE DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FORMULA IN AR 351-3.

M. RESIGNATION OR REQUEST FOR RELEASE FROM ACTIVE DUTY WILL NOT BE FAVORABLY CONSIDERED EXCEPT WHEN IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE GOVERNMENT AND UNDER APPLICABLE LAW. WHEN AN OFFICER IS NON-SELECTED FOR PROMOTION WHILE IN SCHOOL OR TRAINING, OR DURING PERIOD OF ADSO, HE/SHE MUST AGREE TO STAY ON ACTIVE DUTY AND ACCEPT SELECTIVE CONTINUATION ON ACTIVE DUTY.

N. OFFICERS IN A NONSELECT STATUS FOR PROMOTION ARE INELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR LTHET. OFFICERS NON-SELECTED FOR PROMOTION PRIOR TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF A LTHET PROGRAM, WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO BEGIN THE PROGRAM. OFFICERS NON-SELECTED FOR PROMOTION DURING THE FIRST YEAR OF TRAINING IN A MASTERS OR DURING THE FIRST OR SECOND YEAR OF PHD WILL BE TERMINATED FROM TRAINING AT THE COMPLETION OF THE CURRENT SEMESTER AND WILL BE REASSIGNED BASED ON THE NEEDS OF THE SP CORPS. OFFICERS NON-SELECTED IN THE LAST YEAR OF A MASTERS OR PHD (75 PERCENT COMPLETED) WILL BE ALLOWED TO COMPLETE THE PROGRAM. UPON COMPLETION OF THE PROGRAM, THE OFFICER WILL BE REASSIGNED AND REQUIRED TO REMAIN ON ACTIVE DUTY AND/OR ACCEPT SELECTIVE CONTINUATION ON ACTIVE DUTY FOR THE PERIOD OF ADSO INCURRED. OFFICERS ATTENDING THE TRAINING WITH INDUSTRY PROGRAM OR IN NON-DEGREE PRODUCING RESIDENCIES WILL BE EVALUATED ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS.

O. APPLICANTS INTERESTED IN APPLYING TO MORE THAN ONE TYPE OF TRAINING (PHD, MASTERS, BAYLOR HCA, OR SPECIALTY TRAINING AREA) MUST CONTACT THEIR RESPECTIVE ASST, SP CORPS CHIEF FOR APPROVAL TO DO SO. (NOT WAIVERABLE)

P. MEMORANDUM TO AOC CONSULTANT: APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT A MEMORANDUM TO THEIR RESPECTIVE AOC CONSULTANT IDENTIFYING THE PROGRAM, DEGREE BEING PURSUED, LENGTH OF THE PROGRAM, AND ESTIMATED TUITION AND FEE INFORMATION PRIOR TO THE SUBMISSION OF THEIR APPLICATION PACKET. THIS INFORMATION, ALONG WITH THE AOC CONSULTANT’S CONCURRENCE/COMMENTS MUST BE FORWARDED TO LTC CANCIO, DSN 421-9428, CML (210) 295-942. (NOT WAIVERABLE) E-MAIL MESSAGES ARE PREFERED. APPLICANTS CAN CONSULT THE AMSC NEWSLETTER, THE MEDALLION, FOR ADDRESSES AND PHONE NUMBERS OF CONSULTANTS.

4. DEGREE PROGRAMS FOR AY 01: ALL PROGRAMS MUST BE FULLY ACCREDITED AND INCLUDE A THESIS OR DISSERTATION. QUOTAS TO BE DETERMINED BASED ON BEST QUALIFIED AND CORPS NEEDS. APPLICANTS REQUESTING DEGREE COMPLETION WILL BE CONSIDERED PROVIDED THEIR PROGRAM MEETS ALL SELECTION REQUIREMENTS. APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS ONLY.

A. ELIGIBLE PHD PROGRAMS: (LENGTH OF TRAINING: NO MORE THAN 36 MONTHS)

B. ELIGIBLE MASTERS PROGRAMS: (LENGTH OF TRAINING: 12-24 MONTHS)

C. RESIDENCY/SPECIALTY TRAINING

D. USA BAYLOR GRADUATE PROGRAM: MASTERS DEGREE IN HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION. (OPEN TO ALL SP OFFICERS)

ALL GRADUATES WILL RECEIVE A MHA IN HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION. APPLICANTS MUST HAVE COMPLETED OFFICER ADVANCED COURSE PRIOR TO START DATE OF BAYLOR PROGRAM. APPLICANTS MUST OBTAIN ACCEPTANCE TO BAYLOR PRIOR TO SUBMISSION OF LTHET APPLICATION. CONTACT MRS. PRIOR FOR PROCEDURES, AT DSN 471-6443/8770 OR CML (210) 221-6443/8770. LENGTH OF TRAINING: 12 MONTHS DIDACTIC/12 MONTHS RESIDENCY. ADSO: 4 YEARS.

5. APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

QUESTIONS ON APPLICATION PROCEDURES SHOULD BE DISCUSSED WITH LTC CANCIO, DSN 421-9428 OR CML (210) 295-9428. DO NOT PLACE THE APPLICATION IN A BINDER. ALL APPLICATION PACKETS SHOULD INCLUDE:

A. DA FORM 3838 (NOV 82). (ALL APPLICANTS) COMPLETE ITEMS 1-18, 28-41,55-57. LOCAL SUPERVISOR/RATER WILL COMPLETE ITEMS 58-61. APPLICANT MUST SIGN BLOCK 57. COMPLIANCE WITH HT/WT STANDARDS SHOULD BE ANNOTATED IN BLOCK 58 BY SAME. APPLICANT SHOULD INCLUDE THEIR FAX NUMBER AND E-MAIL ADDRESS (IF AVAILABLE) IN BLOCK 24.

B. CURRENT GRE SCORES (MASTERS AND PHD APPLICANTS ONLY). APPLICANTS FOR GRADUATE EDUCATION PROGRAMS MUST SUBMIT A GRE. (NOT WAIVERABLE) SCORES MUST NOT BE MORE THAN 5 YEARS OLD BY AUG 00. GMAT ACCEPTABLE IF REQUIRED BY SCHOOL OF CHOICE. GRE SCORES ARE TO BE REPORTED TO THE REGISTRAR, US ARMY MEDICAL DEPARTMENT CENTER AND SCHOOL (AMEDDCS), FORT SAM HOUSTON, TEXAS, SCHOOL CODE 6861.

C. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION (MASTERS AND PHD APPLICANTS ONLY). A PROGRAM DESCRIPTION INCLUDING COURSE LISTINGS, DATES OF REGISTRATION AND PROGRAM START AND FINISH, ANNUAL COSTS FOR TUITION AND FEES (INCLUDE THE ENTIRE ACADEMIC YEAR WITH SUMMER SESSIONS). NO CATALOGS PLEASE.

D. LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE/COMPETITIVENESS (MASTERS AND PHD APPLICANTS ONLY). APPLICANTS MUST INCLUDE A LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE OR COMPETITIVENESS FROM THE SCHOOL(S) SELECTED.

E. MEMORANDUM OF INTENT (ALL APPLICANTS) ADDRESSED TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE SP LTHET BOARD OUTLINING THE OFFICERS LONG TERM GOALS AND OBJECTIVES, TO INCLUDE MOTIVATION, COMMITMENT , CLINICAL AND ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS FOR TRAINING, AND PROJECTED UTILIZATION ASSIGNMENTS UPON COMPLETION OF THE TRAINING. ADDRESS MEMORANDUM TO PRESIDENT, FY00/AY01 ARMY MEDICAL SPECIALIST CORPS LONG TERM HEALTH EDUCATION AND TRAINING BOARD, ATTN: TAPC-OPH-SP, 200 STOVALL STREET, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22332-0417. MEMORANDUM TO BE SUBMITTED WITH THE REMAINDER OF THE APPLICATION.

F. OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS (ALL APPLICANTS). TRANSCRIPTS FROM ALL COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES ATTENDED SHOULD BE SENT BY THE SCHOOL TO LTC CANCIO AT THE ADDRESS LISTED BELOW. THE FINAL GPA SHOULD BE HIGHLIGHTED. IF THE FINAL GPA IS NOT INDICATED, THE SCHOOL MAY WRITE IT ON THE TRANSCRIPT. GPA SHOULD BE CALCULATED ON A 4.0 POINT SYSTEM. GRADE SLIPS MAY BE SUBMITTED FOR PROGRAMS IN PROGRESS.

G. MEMORANDUM OF RECOMMENDATION (ALL APPLICANTS). ONE LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION FROM RATER OR SENIOR RATER THAT ADDRESSES ACADEMIC POTENTIAL, LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL, AND FUTURE UTILIZATION OF DEGREE/SPECIALTY TRAINING. ONLY ONE MEMORANDUM OF RECOMMENDATION WILL BE SUBMITTED. OFFICERS WHO HAVE HAD A CHANGE OF RATER WITHIN THE LAST 120 DAYS MAY SUBMIT ONE MEMORANDUM OF RECOMMENDATION FROM EITHER THEIR PREVIOUS RATER OR SENIOR RATER, OR CURRENT RATER OR SENIOR RATER, BUT NOT BOTH. ADDRESS MEMORANDUM TO PRESIDENT, FY00/AY01 ARMY MEDICAL SPECIALIST CORPS LONG TERM HEALTH EDUCATION AND TRAINING BOARD, ATTN: TAPC-OPH-SP, 200 STOVALL STREET, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22332-0417. MEMORANDUM TO BE SUBMITTED WITH THE REMAINDER OF THE APPLICATION.

H. COPY OF CURRENT STATE OR NATIONAL LICENSE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION (ALL APPLICANTS). INCLUDE A COPY OF ANY OTHER CURRENT SPECIALTY CERTIFICATIONS.

I. ALL APPLICANTS SHOULD REVIEW THEIR OFFICIAL MILITARY PERSONNEL FILES (OMPF) AND OFFICER RECORD BRIEF (ORB) PRIOR TO 31 MAY 00. FORWARD CORRECTIONS OR ADDITIONS TO THE OMPF AND ORB THROUGH THE SUPPORTING MPD/PSB/PSC TO PERSCOM WELL IN ADVANCE OF THE BOARD CONVENE DATE.

K. APPLICANTS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT 2 COPIES OF A CURRENT DA PHOTO TO PERSCOM PRIOR TO 31 MAY 00.

L. APPLICANTS WILL BE ADVISED OF THEIR SELECTION STATUS BY THE RESPECTIVE ASSISTANT CORPS CHIEF, AMSC, FOR THEIR AOC WITHIN 30-60 DAYS AFTER THE BOARD ADJOURNS.

SUBMIT ALL APPLICATIONS NLT 31 MAY 00 TO:

 

COMMANDER AMEDD CENTER AND SCHOOL