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§ 18-2805. Additional assistance priority of funding for repayment

MD Educ Code § 18-2805 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    In addition to the assistance provided under § 18–2804 of this subtitle, the Office may, subject to the availability of money in the Fund, assist in the repayment of an education loan owed by a physician or physician assistant who:

(1)    Practices a medical specialty that has been identified by the Department as being in shortage in the geographic area of the State where the physician or physician assistant practices that specialty; and

(2)    Commits to practicing in the area for a period of time determined by the Office.

(b)    The Office shall prioritize funding for the repayment of education loans through the Program in the following order:

(1)    Physicians and physician assistants that meet the requirements under § 18–2804(b) of this subtitle;

(2)    Physicians and physician assistants practicing primary care in a geographic area where the Department has identified a shortage of primary care physicians or physician assistants; and

(3)    Physicians and physician assistants practicing a medical specialty other than primary care in a geographic area where the Department has identified a shortage of that specialty.

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