The Steven M. Thompson Physician Corps Loan Repayment Program encourages recently licensed physicians to practice in Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) in California. The program authorizes a plan for repaying up to $105,000 in educational loans in exchange for full-time service for a minimum of three (3) years.

 To be considered for an award, you must:

• Be an allopathic or osteopathic physician
• Be free of any contractual service obligations (i.e the National Health Service Corps Federal Loan Repayment Program or other financial incentive programs)
• Have outstanding educational debt from a government or commercial lending institution
• Have a valid, unrestricted license to practice medicine in California
• Be currently employed or have accepted employment in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSA) in California
• Commit to providing full-time direct patient care in a HPSA for a minimum of three (3) years

For full details, please visit the website.

https://calreach.oshpd.ca.gov