| Program Information |
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| Program Name: Regents Physician Loan Forgiveness Award Program |
| Program Type: Loan Forgiveness |
| Program State or Other: NY |
| Program Funding Source: State |
| Program Description: The purpose of the Regents Physician Loan Forgiveness Award Program is to increase the number of physicians practicing in areas of New York State designated by the New York State Board of Regents as having a shortage of physicians. |
| Eligible Specialties: Family practice, pediatrics, internal medicine, emergency medicine or obstetrics. Psychiatry is also considered primary care in certain State facilities. |
| Service Requirements: Family practice, pediatrics, internal medicine, emergency medicine or obstetrics. Psychiatry is also considered primary care in certain State facilities. |
| Deadline/Application Cycle: The deadline is July 12, 2024 |
| Amount: Maximum payment per two-year award is $20,000, up to a cumulative maximum of $40,000. Each annual payment is limited to a maximum of $10,000. |
| Additional Information: Recipients who have incurred more than $20,000 in eligible expenses may apply for an additional two-year award. |
Contact:
Donya Jackson
New York State Education Department
(518) 486-1319
djackson@mail.nysed.gov