There is an interesting (and much needed) roll-out of a prescreen and application status portal for applicants or prospective candidates. This is a great addition (I hope) to the process because we get quite a few questions here at PHSChat from applicants and those interested in a commission. Direct applicants to this new portal, they may not be aware that it exists!


One thing about the portal; you cannot have your pop-up blocker set to "high". A lower setting is necessary to allow pop-ups to show. There are disqualifying height/weight and medical conditions unless the medical condition is mild enough for a medical limited tour for observation and reevaluation.

From the DCP website:

"In anticipation of the upcoming electronic Call to Active Duty (eCAD) rollout on January 4th, 2010 the Division of Commissioned Corps Assignments (DCCA) and the Division of Commissioned Corps Recruitment (DCCR) are updating some internal business processes to improve the overall application process. These changes are required to improve overall customer service and quality assurance as it pertains to the application process. It is anticipated that these changes will reduce initial application processing times by 2-4 weeks while ensuring the individual applicant is thoroughly informed about the Corps and the application process.

To ensure the successful implementation of these processes, we need to make sure that all interested applicants are directed to the current Website: www.usphs.gov to obtain information and instructions on how to apply to the Corps. Please be aware that applications will not be readily available to an interested applicant until he/she initiates a prescreen which is then reviewed by DCCR. It is essential that those who have been proactive in recruitment-type activities direct any future applicants to www.usphs.gov to ensure appropriate messaging and instructions.

Your help is greatly appreciated!"