With much of healthcare researchers’ and policymakers’ focus trained on primary care, it’s no surprise that the Federal government has made even more physician types eligible for the benefits of a shortage designation.
The list below is the most up-to-date for the types of primary care and primary dental and mental health care providers eligible for medical-student loan repayment incentives:
- Primary Care MD or DO
- Dentist (DSS or DMD)
- Primary Care Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP)
- Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)
- Primary Care Physician Assistant (PA)
- Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)
- Health Service Psychologist (HSP)
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Psychiatric Nurse Specialist (PNS)
- Marriage & Family Therapist (MFT)
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)