LT Danielle “Dani”
Barstad, DDS
Graduated From: The University of Chicago
in 2004
IHS Career Path: Commissioned Corps
Where Dani Works: The Hopi Health Care Center in Polacca, Arizona, on the Hopi reservation. She’s been there for 3 ½ years. The oldest continuously inhabited community in the US is on this reservation.
Why Dani Chose an IHS Career
The Opportunities: Dani was attracted to the commissioned corps since it offered her many benefits that she hopes to take advantage of, including a residency program where you can earn a salary during your training. She also loves to travel and she was able to take time off to enjoy a trip to Nepal while not having to worry about the day to day operations of the clinic. Read the full article »
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LCDR (04) Brian Talley, DMD
Graduated From: The University of Mississippi School of Dentistry, 2002
IHS Career Path: Commissioned Corps
Where Brian Works: The Southern Ute Health Center in Ignacio, Colorado. Ignacio is a major tourist center with great restaurants and a surprising variety of cultural events for its size. Brian lives in nearby Durango, about 25 miles from the clinic.
Why Brian Chose an IHS Career
The Opportunities: The mobility an IHS career affords was attractive to Brian, as was the salary and benefits of the Commissioned Corps. This is his second duty station – the first was on the Flathead Indian Reservation in Montana, home to the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes. Brian can move from state to state with his Mississippi dental license. Commissioned Corps and Civil service dentists need just one license in any of the 50 states or federal territories to practice in IHS. Read the full article »
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