| Loan Repayment Programs for
Health Professionals
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| The Wisconsin Health Professions Loan Assistance Program is available to
primary care providers (MD, DO, NP, PA and CNMs) who agree to practice in health
professions shortage areas. For more information contact the Wisconsin Office of
Rural Health (800) 385-0005 or (608) 265-3603, or see:
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| www.commerce.state.wi.us/cd/cd%2Dphc%2Dapp.html
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| The Nursing Education Loan Repayment Program is available to registered
nurses who have competed a diploma or academic degree in nursing and who will
practice in one of the nurse shortage counties in Wisconsin. Information is available
from the federal office at (800) 435-6464 or see:
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| www.bphc.hrsa.dhhs.gov/slp/nelr.htm
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| The Indian Health Service Loan Repayment Program is a federal program
providing loan repayment to primary care physicians (MD/DO), dentists, NPs, CNMs,
RNs, nurse anesthetists, mental health and allied health practitioners who serve a
minimum two year obligation at Indian Health Service facilities and approved tribal
health centers. For more information call IHS at (218) 759-3415 or see:
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| www.ihs.gov/JobsCareerDevelop/DHPS/HPRTSC.asp
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| The National Health Service Corps offers loan repayment assistance to
primary health care professionals who agree to practice at least two years in a
designated rural or urban HPSA. An NHSC loan can provide up to $50,000 for a two-year
obligation. The Wisconsin Primary Care Program helps providers and clinics by
providing information and helping with the application process. Additional
information is available through the Division of Pubic Health - Primary Care Section
at (608) 267-3263, or the NHSC toll-free number (800) 221-9393 or the federal web
site at:
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| nhsc.bhpr.hrsa.gov
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