USPHS Commission Corps Mission To protect, promote and advance the health and safety of the Nation.

Commission Corps Overview An essential component of the world’s largest public health program. A uniformed service of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). One of the seven uniformed services, which include: o US Armed Forces (Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Coast Guard) o National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration o US Public Health Service

Commissioned Corps Overview (cont.) The US Surgeon General leads the Commissioned Corps. Commissioned Corps consists of approximately 6,500 professional officers including: o Dentists o Dental Hygienists o Physicians o Pharmacists o Nurses o Engineers o Other Health Professionals

Organizational Assignments The majority of USPHS Commissioned Corps officers are assigned to the: o Indian Health Service (IHS) o Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) o US Coast Guard (USCG) o US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

Organizational Assignments HHS Operating Divisions o Administration for Children and Families (ACF) o Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF) o Administration for Community Living (ACL) o Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) o Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) o Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services o Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Organizational Assignments HHS Operating Divisions (cont.) o Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) o National Institutes of Health (NIH) o National Cancer Institute (NCI) o Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

Organizational Assignments Non-HHS Agencies/Programs o District of Columbia Commission on Mental Health Services (CMHS) o Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) o National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) o National Park Service (NPS) o US Department of Agriculture (USDA) o US Marshals Service (USMS)

USPHS Eligibility Requirements US citizenship. Minimum two-year commitment. Physical examination. Suitability investigation. Must be under 44 years old at the time of commissioning — age waivers are considered.

USPHS Eligibility Requirements (cont.) Degree from a US or Canadian dental school. Valid license from any US state or federal territory. Served less than eight years of active duty if a member of another Uniformed Service.

USPHS Benefits 30 days annual paid vacation. 10 paid federal holidays. Sick leave as needed. Paid maternity and adoption leave. Comprehensive health care package. Opportunities for mobility, flexibility and career advancement in diverse work settings.

USPHS Benefits (cont.) No-cost malpractice coverage. Continuing education available. Non-contributory retirement plan. Thrift savings (contributory) retirement. Non-taxable housing allowance. No clinical overhead costs.

USPHS Benefits (cont.) Paid moving expenses. Veterans Administration (VA) benefits after two years of service, including home mortgages and educational benefits. Free space-available travel on military aircraft. Shopping privileges at military commissaries, post/base exchanges. Use of temporary quarters or inns on military bases. Visit usphs.gov/profession/dentist/compensation.aspx for more information.usphs.gov/profession/dentist/compensation.aspx

USPHS Special Payment Bonuses Dentists are eligible for special pay bonuses including: o Accession Bonus –$75,000 with a four-year active duty contract. o Variable Special Pay –Paid monthly, ranges from $3,000 to $12,000 annually based on years of creditable service. o Additional Special Pay (paid to all dental officers) –Up to $15,000 annually based on a one-year contract.

USPHS Special Payment Bonuses (cont.) o Multi-year Retention Bonus –For board-eligible specialists or Advanced General Practice Residents (AGPR). –Annual pay ranges from $8,000 to $50,000. o Board Certified Pay for ADA-approved Specialties –Paid monthly, ranges from $2,500 to $6,000 annually based on years of creditable service. Visit usphs.gov/profession/dentist/compensation.aspx for more information.

Loan Repayment Opportunities Indian Health Service (IHS) Loan Repayment Program (LRP)Indian Health Service (IHS) Loan Repayment Program (LRP) o Assists health professionals in repaying qualified education loans while they help fill the staffing needs of Indian health programs. National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment and Scholarship ProgramsNational Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment and Scholarship Programs o Assists health professionals in repaying qualified education loans and students seeking a health professions education in return for a commitment to provide care in underserved communities through a federal agency.

Educational Opportunities Center for Disease Control and Prevention Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) ProgramCenter for Disease Control and Prevention Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) Program o A two-year, post-graduate program and on-the-job training for health professionals in epidemiology.

IHS Mission To raise the physical, mental, social and spiritual health of American Indians and Alaska Natives to the highest level.

IHS Overview Principal federal health care provider and health advocate for 2.1 million American Indian and Alaska Native people in 35 states. Prevents and treats disease through organized community prevention programs and limits existing disease through active clinical programs.

Career Opportunities Federal civil service Direct Tribal hire USPHS Commissioned Corps

Dental Positions Dentists Dental hygienists Dental assistants Specialty care areas include: o Pedodontists o Oral Surgeons o Endodontists o Periodontists o Prosthodontists o Dental Public Health o Orthodontists

Application Process for Federal Employment Search at ihs.gov/dentistry by clicking on Search Vacancy Database.ihs.gov/dentistry Submit all applications through USAJOBS.USAJOBS Create an account to submit an application. Upload the following documents to your profile: o Resume o Transcripts o Diplomas o Dental license Receive alerts for new job postings.

Dental Externships Third-year (D3) dental students are eligible to apply. Application cycle runs annually January 1 – February 28. More than 100 externs selected annually. Two-week commitment required. Travel scheduled between April and September. IHS covers most travel expenses. For more information, visit ihs.gov/dentistry.ihs.gov/dentistry

Contact Information Recruitment Contact 800-IHS-DENT ( ) Learn more about Indian health dental careers at ihs.gov/dentistry.ihs.gov/dentistry Follow Indian Health Service Dental Careers on Facebook.

US Coast Guard Mission To protect the public, the environment and US economic interests — in the nation’s ports and waterways, along the coast, on international waters or in any maritime region as required to support national security. The goal of the Coast Guard dental program is to ensure its active duty members are fit for worldwide deployability by ensuring they meet dental readiness standards.

US Coast Guard Overview Nation’s oldest continuous seagoing service. Responsibilities include Search and Rescue (SAR), Maritime Law Enforcement (MLE), Aids to Navigation (ATON), Ice Breaking, Environmental Protection, Port Security and Military Readiness. One of five branches of the US Armed Forces. America’s principal maritime law enforcement agency. An agency of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Eligibility Requirements Must be a USPHS Commissioned Corps Officer. Required to wear the Coast Guard uniform. Held to the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Must meet Coast Guard readiness standards. Required to have and maintain a Body Mass Index not exceeding Must be flexible in terms of geographic mobility. Transfers from other USPHS agencies or uniformed services are welcome. For more information, visit uscg.mil/dentist.uscg.mil/dentist

Career Opportunities Provide health care services to USCG active-duty and select-reserve members. Family members and retirees may be seen on a very limited space-available basis. Professionals include: o Dentists o Physicians o Physician Assistants/Nurse Practitioners o Pharmacists o Physical Therapists o Sanitarians/Environmental Health Officers

Dental Professionals Commissioned Corps dentists. Contract dentists, dental hygienists and dental assistants. Dental services include: o Operative o Endodontics o Periodontics o Exodontia o Prosthodontics o Limited orthodontics

Professional Training Opportunities Two-year comprehensive Dentistry residency. Other residencies available including endodontics and exodontics. Continuing dental education training opportunities.

Contact Information For more information about becoming a USPHS officer detailed to the USCG, visit gocoastguard.com/find-your-career/officer- opportunities/programs/health-professions.gocoastguard.com/find-your-career/officer- opportunities/programs/health-professions

Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Mission To protect society by confining offenders in the controlled environments of prisons and community- based facilities that are safe, humane, appropriately secure and which provide work and other self- improvement opportunities to assist offenders in becoming law-abiding citizens.

Overview Established in Agency of the United States Department of Justice. Over 119 institutions in the United States, many in or near metropolitan areas. Approximately 38,000 employees. Responsible for the custody and care of approximately 219,000 federal offenders.

Eligibility Requirements Satisfactory completion of a BOP background investigation. Successful completion of in-service training. Meet BOP physical fitness requirements.

Career Opportunities Dentists o USPHS Commissioned Corps o Civil service o Full- and part-time contract (limited) Hygienists and Dental Assistants o USPHS Commissioned Corps (Bachelor degree in Hygiene only) o Civil service o Full- and part-time contract

Dental Positions Provide necessary dental care to inmates with quality care consistent with professional standards in a safe and secure environment. Provide a full range of dental care including: o Diagnosis, prevention and treatment of disease. o Operative o Endodontics o Oral surgery o Removable prosthetics

Student Opportunities USPHS Senior Commissioned Officer Student Training and Extern Program (SRCOSTEP) o Paid externship. o Completed during the final year of dental school. o Nine months of sponsorship = 18 months of commitment. Visit usphs.gov/student/srcostep.aspx for more information.usphs.gov/student/srcostep.aspx

Contact Information For career information, visit the federal Bureau of Prisons at bop.gov.bop.gov

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Mission To protect America by providing health care and public health services in support of immigration law enforcement.

Overview The ICE Health Service Corps: o Serves as the medical authority for the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). o Consists of more than 900 USPHS Commissioned Corps officers, federal civil servants and contract support staff.

Overview (cont.) The ICE Health Service Corps: o Provides direct medical health care to approximately 15,000 detainees housed at 24 designated facilities throughout the nation. o Oversees medical and dental care provided to an additional 17,000 detainees housed at non-ICE Health Service Corps staffed detention facilities across the country.

Eligibility Requirements Satisfactory completion of an ICE background investigation.

Career Opportunities Dentists o USPHS Commissioned Corps o Contract Dental Hygienists o USPHS Commissioned Corps (Bachelor’s degree in Hygiene only) Dental Assistants o Full-time contract

Dental Positions The dental mission is to maintain and stabilize the detained population’s oral health in a safe and secure environment. Provide a full range of dental care including: o Diagnosis, prevention and treatment of oral disease. o Operative o Endodontics o Oral surgery o Trauma management o Repair of removable prosthetics.

Contact Information Visit ice.gov/about/offices/enforcement-removal- operations/ihs/ for more information on careers with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).ice.gov/about/offices/enforcement-removal- operations/ihs/