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Name of Program:
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The Physicians for Rural Areas Assistance Program
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Program Web site:
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http://gbpw.georgia.gov/loan-repayment-programs |
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Designation (Fund Source):
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State
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Eligible Specialties:
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General Pediatrics, Obstetrics/Gynecology or Family Medicine with OB, General Psychiatry, Family Medicine, General Internal Medicine, and Geriatric Medicine.
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Service Requirements (formerly Service Stipulation):
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Practice medicine a minimum of 40 clinical hours per week in a Georgia County with a population of 35,000 or fewer people.
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Who Can Apply:
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Must be a citizen of the United States of America or a U.S. National; Be licensed to practice medicine within the State of Georgia at the time the application is made
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Deadline(s):
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The application period runs from September 1 through October 31.
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Repayment/Scholarship terms:
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Amount of repayment per year of service:
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Up to $25,000/year for maximum of 4 years
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How to Apply:
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Additional Information/Comments:
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Contact person(s):
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Name, title:
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Yvette Speight, Program Administrator
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Agency name:
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GA Board for Health Care Workforce
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Address:
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2 Peachtree Street NW, 6th floor
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Atlanta, GA 30303
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Phone:
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(404) 463-1057
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FAX:
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E-Mail:
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yspeight@dch.ga.gov
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