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Name of Program:
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Primary Care Resource Initiative for Missouri (PRIMO)
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Program Web site:
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http://www.dhss.mo.gov/PRIMO/ |
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Designation (Fund Source):
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State
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Eligible Specialties:
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General and Family Medicine,
General Internal Medicine,
General Pediatrics and
OB/GYN
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Service Requirements (formerly Service Stipulation):
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One year of service providing primary care in a health professional shortage area per loan. If number of loans exceeds 4, 20% of the entire borrowed amount and interest is forgiven per year.
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Who Can Apply:
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Applicant must be a Missouri resident for more than one year in a non-academic standing. Applicant must attend a qualifying Missouri school.
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Deadline(s):
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Annually. Applications must be post marked by midnight June 30.
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Repayment/Scholarship terms:
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Amount of repayment per year of service:
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See above.
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How to Apply:
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Additional Information/Comments:
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Loans available beginning undergraduate level through medical school. Residency stipends also available. Selection process is used. Debts are forgiven in exchange for practicing in a health professional shortage area.
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Contact person(s):
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Name, title:
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Cheryl Thomas, Management Analysis Specialist II
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Agency name:
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MO Dept of Health and Senior Services
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Address:
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Health Professional Incentive Programs,
Primary Care and Rural Health Unit, Senior Services, PO Box 570,
Jefferson City, MO 65102
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Phone:
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(573) 751-6219
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FAX:
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(573) 522-8146
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E-Mail:
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Cheryl.Thomas@dhss.mo.gov
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Name, title:
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Cindy Cox
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Agency name:
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MO Dept of Health and Senior Services, Primary Care and Rural Health Unit
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Address:
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PO Box 570,
Jefferson City, MO 65102
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Phone:
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(800) 891-7415
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FAX:
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(573) 522-8146
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E-Mail:
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cindy.cox@dhss.mo.gov
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