National Health Service Corps
Encyclopedia
The National Health Service Corps is part of the United States Department of Health and Human Services
, division of Health Resources and Services Administration
, Bureau of Clinician Recruitment and Service
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Members are health professionals providing primary health care services in underserved communities since 1972. In exchange, the providers are given either loan repayment or scholarship throughout their medical education (not to exceed four years).
The Scholarship program provides for students' reasonable educational expenses (tuition, books and other required services like health insurance) and a monthly stipend for room and board. After school (and residency for medical, osteopathic and dental students) the student must apply for pre-approved positions in underserved areas. The student must apply just like any job applicant. If the applicant chooses a specialty other than primary care, or otherwise does not fulfill the service requirement, he/she must repay the government 3 times the investment with interest.
The loan repayment program works similarly; however, the students apply for the program after school and the NHSC repays up to $60,000 every two years. There is also the option to work in an NHSC approved location for 5 years, which entitles the student to potentially receive $170,000 in loan repayment. Also, there are a greater number of available positions because the criteria are less stringent.
The legislative battle to establish the NHSC was the subject of the book, "The Dance of Legislation" by Eric Redman
.
United States Department of Health and Human Services
The United States Department of Health and Human Services is a Cabinet department of the United States government with the goal of protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services. Its motto is "Improving the health, safety, and well-being of America"...
, division of Health Resources and Services Administration
Health Resources and Services Administration
The Health Resources and Services Administration , is an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services located in Rockville, Maryland...
, Bureau of Clinician Recruitment and Service
Bureau of Clinician Recruitment and Service
The Bureau of Clinician and Recruitment Service is a part of the Health Resources and Services Administration , of the United States Department of Health and Human Services...
.
Members are health professionals providing primary health care services in underserved communities since 1972. In exchange, the providers are given either loan repayment or scholarship throughout their medical education (not to exceed four years).
The Scholarship program provides for students' reasonable educational expenses (tuition, books and other required services like health insurance) and a monthly stipend for room and board. After school (and residency for medical, osteopathic and dental students) the student must apply for pre-approved positions in underserved areas. The student must apply just like any job applicant. If the applicant chooses a specialty other than primary care, or otherwise does not fulfill the service requirement, he/she must repay the government 3 times the investment with interest.
The loan repayment program works similarly; however, the students apply for the program after school and the NHSC repays up to $60,000 every two years. There is also the option to work in an NHSC approved location for 5 years, which entitles the student to potentially receive $170,000 in loan repayment. Also, there are a greater number of available positions because the criteria are less stringent.
The legislative battle to establish the NHSC was the subject of the book, "The Dance of Legislation" by Eric Redman
Eric Redman
Eric Redman, , is an American author and businessman.Redman is a former legislative assistant to the late Senator Warren G. Magnuson and served him for two years circa 1971...
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External links
- National Health Service Corps official site