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Loan Repayment Program Updates. R ecruitment & R etention C onference Michigan Primary Care Association June 14, 2012.
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Loan Repayment Program Updates Recruitment & Retention Conference Michigan Primary Care Association June 14, 2012
The purpose of NHSC and MSLRP is to build healthier communities by supporting qualified health care providers dedicated to working in areas of Michigan with limited access to care.
A network of 304 health care professionals working in over 60 Michigan counties *As of December 2011
NHSC sites • 526 approved NHSC sites • 77 counties with approved sites
Fast facts • NHSC members are currently providing care to more than 10.5 million people in the United States • Networking and other educational resources are available to support NHSC providers during their service • The number of in service providers has more than doubled providers since 2008
Loan Repayment Programs (NHSC-LRP) (msLRP)
An opportunity to pay off student loans while providing care to communities in need
NHSC offers full-time and part-time options MSLRP offers four year contracts
Eligibility • U.S. citizen or national • Currently work, or applying to work, at an approved site • Have unpaid government or commercial loans for school tuition, reasonable educational expenses, and reasonable living expenses, segregated from all other debts • Licensed to practice in state where employer site is located
Contact Information Name: Bob Esdale Email address: esdaler@michigan.gov Phone number: 517-373-2790