Name of Program:
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Ohio Physician Loan Repayment Program
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Program Web site:
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https://odh.ohio.gov/know-our-programs/primary-care-office/workforce-programs/workforce-programs |
Designation (Fund Source):
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State
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Eligible Specialties:
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Family Practice, General Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, General Pediatrics, Adolescent Medicine, Geriatrics Psychiatry (General, Child and Adolescent, Geriatric)
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Service Requirements (formerly Service Stipulation):
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Commit to a minimum of two years of practice at an eligible site in a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) or Health Resource Shortage Area. In addition, the physicians must work full time, defined as 40 hours per week, at an approved practice site.
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Who Can Apply:
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Limited to the eligible specialties above.
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Deadline(s):
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The application cycle for the Ohio Physician Loan Repayment Program is now closed.
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Repayment/Scholarship terms:
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Ohio Physician Loan Repayment Program applicants must either be in current practice or in the final year of training at the time of application.
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Amount of repayment per year of service:
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Up to $25,000/year for two years; $35,000/year for the third and fourth years.
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How to Apply:
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Additional Information/Comments:
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In addition to the application and forms, the following documents are also required:
CV or resume, Copy of Ohio Medical License, Background and biographical statements,
Copy of waiting room/lobby sign, Practice sites sliding fee scale, if applicable, and corresponding policy. A letter authorizing the lenders to release financial information to ODH, Copies of current loan balance statements, Position Description, Copy of employment contract
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Contact person(s):
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Name, title:
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Agency name:
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Ohio Department of Heath
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Address:
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Ohio Physician Loan Repayment Program, Primary Care Office, 246 N. High Street - 5th Floor , Columbus, OH 43215
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Phone:
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(614) 466-7475
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FAX:
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E-Mail:
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PCRH@odh.ohio.gov
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