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Rural Iowa Primary Care Loan Repayment Program

Sponsor
Iowa College Aid
Deadlines
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Contact

Jeff Emrich
University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
jeff-emerich@uiowa.edu
319.335.8059

Mary Payne
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
515.271.1452

Purpose

The Rural Iowa Primary Care Loan Repayment Program provides loan repayment for physicians that agree to practice in specified locations of Iowa for up to 5 years.

Eligibility

Applicants must be enrolled full-time in a program leading to a doctor of medicine degree or a doctor of osteopathy degree at the Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine or the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine.

Priority will be given to eligible students who are residents of Iowa.

Geographic coverage
Iowa
Amount of funding

Up to $40,000 is paid annually to eligible student loan balances for up to 5 years. The maximum award is $200,000.

Application process

Begin the application process by contacting appropriate college of attendance.

Jeff Emrich
University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
jeff-emerich@uiowa.edu
319.335.8059

Mary Payne
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
515.271.1452

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Loans, loan repayment, and loan forgiveness for health careers · Physicians · Primary care · Iowa



For complete information about funding programs, including your application status, please contact funders directly. Summaries are provided for your convenience only. RHIhub does not take part in application processes or monitor application status.