Commissioned Corps Officer Student Training and Extern Program

Junior Commissioned Corps Officer Student Training and Extern Program

https://www.usphs.gov/apply/jrcostep.aspx

JRCOSTEP training and extern positions are available to students who have completed at least 1 year of study in a master's or doctoral program or at least 2 years of study in a professionally accredited baccalaureate program in specific health disciplines. Effective immediately JRCOSTEP will begin accepting prescreen questionnaires and applications from students in the specific areas of study: engineer, environmental health, pharmacy and nurse.

Senior Commissioned Officer Student Training and Extern Program

https://www.usphs.gov/apply/srcostep.aspx

SRCOSTEP training and extern positions are available to individuals who are enrolled as full-time students in certain health professions programs with at least 8 months of educational commitment remaining in the final year. Applicants in: medical laboratory scientist, nurse, nurse practitioner*, pharmacy, physical therapist, physician assistant. Nurse practitioner applicants who already possess a qualifying BSN degree are not eligible for this program.