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National Health Service Corps

National Health Service Corps. Some Basics 9/8/10 http://nhsc.hrsa.gov/. NHSC Scholarship--What is it?. Competitive federal scholarship for those pursuing primary care FP Internal Med/ Peds OB Peds Psych . What does it cover?. Tuition– ALL of it

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National Health Service Corps

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  1. National Health Service Corps Some Basics 9/8/10 http://nhsc.hrsa.gov/

  2. NHSC Scholarship--What is it? • Competitive federal scholarship for those pursuing primary care • FP • Internal • Med/Peds • OB • Peds • Psych

  3. What does it cover? • Tuition– ALL of it • Required fees (Licensing exams, Student fees) • Other reasonable costs • Books • Health Insurance • Computer • Clinical Supplies • Instruments • Travel expenses for one clinical rotation • Monthly Stipend • Right now, about $1289/ mo (taxable); may increase or decrease slightly

  4. How does it work? • One year of tuition= one year of service • Minimum of 2 years payback • Makes sense to borrow at least 2 years tuition • Pay back at an NHSC approved site located in a health professional shortage area (HPSA) • Anywhere in US or territories

  5. Where could I end up working? • Community and Migrant Health Centers • Lots of local clinics all over the country • Some in large cities, some in the boonies • See website for a list of currently approved locations—searchable by state and specialty • Rural Health Clinics • State or local health departments • Indian Health Service • Federal Bureau of Prisons • Options for going into your own private practice

  6. Who qualifies? You must be: • A U.S. Citizen • Enrolled or Accepted for enrollment as a full-time student in a: • Fully Accredited Medical School Not too complicated

  7. Benefits • $$$$$$ (all your tuition, books, fees + living expenses)—not a bad deal • Guaranteed work • You are going to need a job anyway • You negotiate your salary in a location to which you’d like to relocate • Network of scholars across the country for networking purposes

  8. The FINE PRINT • NOT for those unsure about a career in primary care • If you breach the contract (i.e. decide to go into Pathology or Plastic Surgery): • Pay back 3x the scholarship PLUS interest • As an example, if you borrow 3 yrs of tuition, you are looking at roughly $225K + interest • In some states, non-payment of this could result in suspension of clinical license • This is NO JOKE

  9. How to apply • Directions found at : http://nhsc.hrsa.gov/scholarship/guidance/howtoapply.htm • Deadline for the 2010-11 school year passed on June 1, 2010 • Lengthy process—give yourself lots of time • Application, school documents (financial, etc), letters of rec, transcripts, essays etc.

  10. Contact me: Mark Mueller, M3 mrmnn7@mail.missouri.edu Happy to share my experience with applying, process of receiving benefits, plans for payback, etc.

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