The Commonwealth of Virginia offers incentive programs that will repay outstanding medical education debt in exchange for medical service in a medically underserved area. The purpose of the Loan Repayment Programs is to increase access in Virginia's underserved areas to primary care services. All information requested is used to evaluate candidate qualifications and suitability to participate in the program.
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The office will be extending its deadline and will continue to accept applications for the Federal -Virginia State Loan Repayment Program until July 15, 2012.
This opportunity requires a state dollar-for-dollar match by the community and/or practice site. Employers must be non-profit entities located in a health professional shortage area. For specific details, please call (804)864-7435 or email incentiveprograms@vdh.virginia.gov.
The NHSC Loan Repayment program is fully funded by federal dollars. This program requires that the practice location be in a federally designated Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA).
Currently, state funding is not available to administer this loan repayment program.
If you have any questions related to the program, please contact Dena Schall, Workforce Specialist, by calling (804) 864-7435 or by emailing IncentivePrograms@vdh.virginia.gov. To send by fax please use (804) 864-7440.