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Name of Program:
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Virginia State Loan Repayment Program (Va-SLRP)
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Program Web site:
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http://www.vdh.state.va.us/healthpolicy/primarycare/incentives/index.htm |
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Designation (Fund Source):
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Federal/State
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Eligible Specialties:
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Fully trained Allopathic (M.D.) and osteopathic (D.O.) physicians with specialties in primary care medicine (Family Medicine, General Internal Medicine, General Pediatrics, OB/GYN) or general psychiatry, primary care nurse practitioners and physician assistants. To further expand our impact and increase primary care in Virginia, a collaboration holds with the Virginia Department of Health, Division of Dental Health to consider general dentists willing to serve Dental HPSAs.
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Service Requirements (formerly Service Stipulation):
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Contract to provide a minimum of two (2) years of primary medical, mental or dental care services, with a maximum of 4 years, in whole year increments, in a health professional shortage area (HPSA).
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Who Can Apply:
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Fully trained Allopathic (M.D.) and osteopathic (D.O.) physicians with specialties in primary care medicine or general psychiatrists, PCNP and PA's; citizen of US; valid unrestricted license to practice in VA; practice must be located in HPSA and must be a public or private-not-for-profit entity.
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Deadline(s):
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Completed applications are accepted January 1 thru May 1 of every year.
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Repayment/Scholarship terms:
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This is a competitive program. A limited number of loan repayment participation contracts will be signed with participants in return for primary care medical, mental or dental services in a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA).
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Amount of repayment per year of service:
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Up to $50,000 for a 2-year commitment; up to $85,000 for a 3-year commitment; up to $120,000 for a 4-year commitment. Funding is always dependant upon available funds.
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How to Apply:
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On-line applications are available only during the application period of Jan. 1st thru May 1st at: www.vdh.state.va.us/healthpolicy/primarycare/incentives/index.htm
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Additional Information/Comments:
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Choose Virginia! A Healthy Place to Live and Work!
Virginia's loan repayment programs are afforded to improve the recruitment and retention of primary care practitioners in Virginia HPSAs.
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Contact person(s):
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Name, title:
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Aileen Edwards Harris, Health Care Workforce Manager
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Agency name:
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Virginia Department of Health
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Address:
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Office of Minority Health and Public Health Policy
109 Governor Street, Suite 1016-East
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Richmond, VA 23219
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Phone:
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(804) 864-7435
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FAX:
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(804) 864-7440
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E-Mail:
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incentiveprograms@vdh.virginia.gov
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