California State Loan Repayment Program now acccepting applications The California State Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) application cycle for 2016 is now open. The program assists with the repayment of educational loans for health care professionals who work in underserved areas of California. The program was congressionally authorized in 1987 to increase the number of primary care physicians and other health care professionals practicing in federally designated Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSA) in California. Grant recipients must commit to two-year, full-time or four-year, half-time service agreement to provide direct patient care in a primary, dental or mental health HPSA. Awardees ... August 25, 2016 General Medical School Debt, Medical School Grants, Medical School Loans, State Loan Repayment Program, Underserved Communities 0 0 Comment Read More »
CMA Foundation grant applications for medical students due May 29 The California Medical Association (CMA) Foundation has released its bi-annual request for proposals for the Medical Student Community Leadership Grant Program. Through this program, the CMA Foundation provides grants to California medical student organizations to support innovative health-related programs. Grants for a one-year project range in amounts from $250-$1,000 and are awarded to programs that focus on education, advocacy, community service and other outreach efforts to creatively enhance the wellbeing of California communities. Applications must be submitted by May 29, 2015, to Veronica Ramirez. For more information about the Medical Student ... April 23, 2015 General Medical School Grants, CMA Foundation, Medical Students 0 0 Comment Read More »
