Varies
Avg. Amount Awarded
179
Days
January 6 2026
Application Deadline
Yes
Renewable
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Minnesota Rural Physician Loan Forgiveness Program

Description

The Rural Physician Loan Forgiveness Program provides funds for repayment of Qualified Educational Loans. This program is offered to primary care professionals, which includes Family Practice, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, and Psychiatry who plan to practice or are practicing in a designated rural area. A practicing physician or those completing their final year of medical residency training may apply. This is a competitive selection process. Selections are made based on suitability for practice as indicated by personal and professional experience and training noted on an application, as well as preference given to those closest to completing their training. Preference will be given to applicants who document diverse cultural competencies. Participants are required to practice for at least 30 hours per week, for at least 45 weeks per year, for a minimum of three years in a designated rural area. Selected participants shall provide direct patient care hours or client-centered services. For practicing physicians, participants must begin their service immediately. For final-year residents, participants must begin their service obligation under this program no later than March 31 following selection. Participants are eligible to participate for up to four years in the program as a physician in a designated rural area. Two letters of recommendation are required, at least one needs to be completed by a professional who has directly supervised or trained the applicant. Please visit the award's website or contact the Minnesota Department of Health for more information.

Amount Details

$33,000
Low Amount Awarded
$132,000
High Amount Awarded

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust not be attending high school currently
  • CheckmarkRestricted to residents of Minnesota
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying Health and Medical Sciences

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Contact Elizabeth Fenske
Program administrator
health.loanforgiveness@state.mn.us
Tel: 651-201-3560 Address P.O. Box 64975
St. Paul, MN 55164-0975