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Name of Program:
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Nevada Health Service Corps
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Program Web site:
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http://www.medicine.nevada.edu/cehso/nhsc.html |
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Designation (Fund Source):
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State
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Eligible Specialties:
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MD, DO, Gen Practice Dentists, NP, CNM, PA, Registered Clinical Dental Hygienists, CP, Clinical Social Workers, PNS, Mental Health Counselors, LPC, Marriage and Family Therapists
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Service Requirements (formerly Service Stipulation):
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In exchange for loan repayment funds, each candidate agrees to serve in their assigned community for a contractually specified period of time. Typically the length of time equals two years of full-time service.
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Who Can Apply:
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The candidate agrees to provide services to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay; to accept assignments under section 1842(b)(3)(B)(ii) of the Social Security Act as full payment for all services for which payment may be made under Part B of Title XVIII and under Title XIX and Title XXI (Nevada Check-Up) of such Act; to deliver services with medically accepted quality standards for performance; and to remain in the assigned underserved area for the duration of the period of obligated service.
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Deadline(s):
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Candidates may apply for the NHSC at any point during the fiscal year (July 1 thru June 30). Decisions are made on an annual basis, unless funding becomes available at other times. Typically, awards are made during July and August of each year.
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Repayment/Scholarship terms:
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Amount of repayment per year of service:
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Each application is evaluated individually and awards are made based upon the funding available during that cycle. The NHSC reserves the right to determine the amount of the award and the length of the period of obligated service individually for each application.
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How to Apply:
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Additional Information/Comments:
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N/A
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Contact person(s):
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Name, title:
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Keith Clark, N/A
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Agency name:
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Nevada Office of Rural Health
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Address:
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701 Walnut,
Elko, NV 89801
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Phone:
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(775) 738-3828
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FAX:
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(775) 738-0689
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E-Mail:
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clarkk@unr.edu
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Name, title:
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Julie Redding, N/A
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Agency name:
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Nevada Office of Rural Health
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Address:
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411 West Second Street,
Reno, NV 89503
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Phone:
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(775) 784-4841
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FAX:
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(775) 784-4544
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E-Mail:
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jredding@med.unr.edu
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