| Program Information |
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| Program Name: Louisiana State Loan Repayment Program |
| Program Type: Loan Repayment |
| Program State or Other: LA |
| Program Funding Source: Federal/State |
| Program Description: This program repays governmental or commercial educational loans in exchange for serving in rural and underserved facilities. |
| Eligible Specialties: Physicians (allopathic or osteopathic) who have completed a residency in family practice, general practice, obstetrics/gynecology, internal medicine, pediatrics, general psychiatry or dentistry (DDS or DMD general or pediatric). Other eligible health care professionals include primary care physician assistants, certified nurse practitioners, certified nurse midwives, registered clinical dental hygienists, licensed clinical or counseling psychologists (Ph.D. or equivalent required), psychiatric nurse specialists, licensed professional counselors (Masters or Ph.D. required), marriage and family therapists (Masters or Ph.D. required) and licensed clinical social workers (Masters or Ph.D. required). |
| Service Requirements: Work in federally designated health professional shortage area, work full-time (40 hours per week) in an outpatient capacity; work for a public or n/profit private entity. |
| Deadline/Application Cycle: Application period is January-March each year. |
| Amount: Physicians and dentists can receive up to $30,000 annually for a three-year initial commitment. Other professionals can receive up to $15,000 annually for a three-year initial commitment. |
| Additional Information: N/A |
Contact:
Beth Butler
Louisiana Department of Health & Hospitals
(225) 342-6326
beth.butler@la.gov