Name of Program:
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Minnesota Urban Physician Loan Forgiveness Program
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Program Web site:
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https://www.health.state.mn.us/facilities/ruralhealth/funding/loans/urbanphys.html |
Designation (Fund Source):
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State
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Eligible Specialties:
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Residents in Pediatric, Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Psychiatric, or OB/GYN programs or Licensed Physicians
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Service Requirements (formerly Service Stipulation):
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Serve 3 years minimum/4 years maximum in federally designated urban Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) or Medically Underserved Area (MUA)
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Who Can Apply:
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Residents in Pediatric, Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Psychiatric, or OB/GYN programs.
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Deadline(s):
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Opening November 1, 2022
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Repayment/Scholarship terms:
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Participants must begin their service obligation under this program no later than March 31 following completion of their licensure or residency.
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Amount of repayment per year of service:
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Annual repayment amount: $29,000
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How to Apply:
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See website
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Additional Information/Comments:
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Urban mental health professionals and urban doctors must practice within a federally designated Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) or in a Medically Underserved Area/Population (MUA/P).
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Contact person(s):
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Name, title:
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Agency name:
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Minnesota Department of Health
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Address:
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PO Box 64882, St. Paul, MN 55164-0082
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Phone:
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(651) 201-3870
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FAX:
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(651) 201-3820
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E-Mail:
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brenda.flattum@state.mn.us
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