| Program Information |
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| Program Name: Minnesota Urban Physician Loan Forgiveness Program |
| Program Type: Loan Forgiveness |
| Program State or Other: MN |
| Program Funding Source: State |
| Program Description: The purpose of Minnesota’s Health Care Loan Forgiveness program is to recruit and retain health care professionals to needed areas and facilities within Minnesota. |
| Eligible Specialties: Residents in Pediatric, Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Psychiatric, or OB/GYN programs or Licensed Physicians. |
| Service Requirements: Serve 3 years minimum/4 years maximum in federally designated urban Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) or Medically Underserved Area (MUA). |
| Deadline/Application Cycle: Loan Forgiveness program cycle will open November 1, 2024. |
| Amount: Annual repayment amount: $29,000 |
| Additional Information: Urban mental health professionals and urban doctors must practice within a federally designated Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) or in a Medically Underserved Area/Population (MUA/P). |
Contact:
Brenda Flattum
Minnesota Department of Health
(651) 201-3870
brenda.flattum@state.mn.us