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Name of Program:
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Physicians for Rural Areas Assistance Program
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Program Web site:
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http://smeb.georgia.gov/00/article/0,2086,48528807_49369891_52395036,00.html |
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Designation (Fund Source):
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State
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Eligible Specialties:
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All specialties are eligible to apply, however applicants are ranked by specialty in the following order: General Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology or Family Medicine with OB, General Surgery, General Psychiatry, General Family Medicine, General Internal Medicine.
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Service Requirements (formerly Service Stipulation):
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For one year of funding, physicians must practice full time for one year in a Board-approved Georgia county of 35,000 or less according to the most recent U.S. census.
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Who Can Apply:
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Physicians who are U.S. Citizens, graduated from an accrediated U.S. medical school, are practicing full time in a qualifying area and agree to accept and actively treat Medicaid and Medicare patients are eligible to apply.
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Deadline(s):
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The deadline for application submission is November 1st of each year. Applications are reviewed at the December Board meeting.
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Repayment/Scholarship terms:
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One year of practice for one year of funding. Physicians who accept the funding and fail to complete their obligation are immediately liable for two times the uncredited obligation.
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Amount of repayment per year of service:
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Physicians who qualify are eligible to receive up to $25,000 per year for a maximum of 4 years.
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How to Apply:
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Application packets are available on the SMEB website, www.smeb.georgia.gov, or by contacting the SMEB at smeb@dch.ga.gov or 404.206.5420.
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Additional Information/Comments:
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Contact person(s):
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Name, title:
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Kim Jackson, Public Outreach / Grants Coordinator
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Agency name:
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GA Board fpr Physician Workforce & State Medical Education
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Address:
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1718 Peachtree Street, NW, Suite 683,
Atlanta, GA 30309-2496
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Phone:
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(404) 206-5423
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FAX:
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(404) 206-5428
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E-Mail:
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kjackson@dch.ga.gov
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