Welcome to OSHPD

California Office of Statewide Health Planning & Development

Healthcare Workforce Development Division

National Health Service Corps (NHSC)/State Loan Repayment Program (SLRP)

The NHSC/SLRP was congressionally authorized in 1987 under Section 3381 of the U.S. Public Health Services Act, 42 U.S.C 254q.1.

  • NHSC/SLRP increases the number of primary care physicians, dentists, dental hygienists; physician assistants, nurse practitioners, certified nurse midwives, and mental health providers practicing in defined Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs).
  • NHSC/SLRP authorizes repayment of educational loans to health professionals, who in turn must commit to practice in medically underserved areas in public or non-profit entities for a minimum of two years and maximum of four years.

Announcements!

  • Next application period is August 1st through October 1st 2008.
  • The American Job Creation Act has updated tax information for SLRP participants!

NHSC/SLRP Program Information and Qualification/Evaluation Criteria

NHSC/SLRP Applications Process and Resources

Looking for Employment?

The Certified Site Lists below provide you with participating clinics and contact information. We do not maintain a vacancy list or broker job placements.

Other Loan Repayment Programs

Please contact each separately for qualification criteria and eligibility.

California Programs
Federal Programs - National Health Service Corps

SLRP Brochures

Contact:

Sondra Jacobs, Program Administrator
Telephone: (916) 326-3745
Email: sjacobs@oshpd.ca.gov

 
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