| Program Information |
|---|
| Program Name: Rural Physician Loan Repayment Program (RPLRP) |
| Program Type: Loan Repayment |
| Program State or Other: UT |
| Program Funding Source: State |
| Program Description: The Rural Physician Loan Repayment Program (RPLRP) provides educational loan repayment assistance to physicians who contract to work in a rural hospital. |
| Eligible Specialties: Physicians |
| Service Requirements: Physician’s initial contracts will be for two years, and they are required to serve that length of time to avoid penalty. |
| Deadline/Application Cycle: It is an open enrollment program and applications are accepted year-round. |
| Amount: The maximum amount a physician can receive from The Department is $15,000 per year. Hospitals are required to match the amount from The Department making a total of $30,000 per year. |
| Additional Information: It is required that the physician’s hospital submit verification of a contract with the physician detailing the funds that will be matched. |
Contact:
Utah Department of Health, Office of Primary Care and Rural Health
(801) 273-6641
opcrh@utah.gov