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Name of Program:
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Ohio Physician Loan Repayment Program
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Program Web site:
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http://www.explorehealthcareers.org/en/Funding.56.aspx |
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Designation (Fund Source):
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State
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Eligible Specialties:
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Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, OB/GYN, Psychiatry
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Service Requirements (formerly Service Stipulation):
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Minimum two-year commitment, provide minimum of 40 hours/week; serve in underserved areas. (Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) or former HPSAs)
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Who Can Apply:
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Limited to Primary Care (FP, GIM, Peds, OB/GYN) and psychiatrists who are new graduates or who have been practicing in Ohio for less than 3 years. Background and experiences will be considered. Practice site must serve all patients, regardless of coverage and ability to pay.
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Deadline(s):
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Deadline for applications is January 15 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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Up to $20,000/year for up to four years: Maximum of $80,000.
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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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Geri Rousculp, Recruitment & Retention Coordinator
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Agency name:
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Ohio Department of Heath
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Address:
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Primary Care & Rural Hlth Program, 246 N. High Street,
Columbus, OH 43215
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Phone:
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(614) 644-8496
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FAX:
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(614) 995-4235
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E-Mail:
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geri.rousculp@odh.ohio.gov
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