<p>It appears that HPSP is only for people who are not yet in the military. Then again, I am not an expert.</p>
<p>Doing four years of ROTC and accepting an Army commission will not necessarily keep you from going to medical school – but it could! The Army might, or might not, allow you to go to medical school. There is no guarantee either way.</p>
<p>I don’t want to sound an alarm, but always be careful when you talk to any military recruiter. Their job is basically “sales.” In other words, they are not necessarily looking out for your best interests. Plus, it is a short term position for them, which lasts only about three years. Recruiting is not their specialty.</p>
<p>If you want to go to medical school, and also be in the Army, then the best way to do that is probably HPSP. Still, there is no good reason to not try ROTC for a year or two. You will learn plenty about the Army, and meet lots of soldiers and future soldiers.</p>