| NHSC Student to Service Loan Repayment Program |
| Repayment |
| Non WesternU Resource |
| Loan Repayment program for Medical and Dental Students |
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The National Health Service Corps (NSHC) Students to Service Loan Repayment Program provides loan repayment assistance to medial (DO and MD and DDS or DMD ) students in their last year of school in exchange for a commitment to provide culturally competent primary health care services in eligible health professional shortage areas (HPSAs) of great need. The NHSC is seeking applicants who are interested in serving communities with limited access to health care and in providing care through their initial service commitment and beyond.
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A United States (U.S) citizen or U.S. national.
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Pursuing a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.), Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.), or Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (D.M.D.) degree in a state, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory at:
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A school of allopathic medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (sponsored by the American Medical Association and the Association of American Medical Colleges);
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A school of osteopathic medicine accredited by the American Osteopathic Association Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation; or
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A school of dentistry accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation.
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Enrolled as a full-time student in the last year of medical or dental school with a graduation date before July 1 of the application year.
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Any unrequired or unrelated courses to the qualifying degree program will not count towards the hours required for full-time status.
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Eligible for federal employment.
You should expect to serve your commitment as a salaried, non-federal employee of a public or private entity approved by the NHSC.
However, there may be vacancies that require federal employment, including a security clearance.
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You must be eligible to hold an appointment
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https://www.nhsc.hrsa.gov/loanrepayment/studentstoserviceprogram/index.html |
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10/08/2021 |
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11/04/2021 |
| DMD 2022; DO 2022; DONW 2022 |
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If you have questions about the Loan Repayment Application you may call our Customer Care Center at 1-800-221-9393 or visit the website.
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