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Pediatric Specialty Loan Repayment Program Site Activation
Link
https://bhw.hrsa.gov/funding/apply-loan-repayment/pediatric-specialty-lrp/facility-eligibility
Additional Links
Deadline
Application Deadline: Jul 20, 2023
Sponsor
Bureau of Health Workforce (BHW)
Purpose
Offers assistance with recruiting and retaining qualified pediatric medical subspecialty care, pediatric surgical specialty care, and behavioral healthcare providers serving Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUAs/Ps). New and current clinical staff working in eligible disciplines at an approved facility are eligible to receive loan repayment assistance through the Pediatric Specialty Loan Repayment Program (LRP). Helps eligible facilities address pediatric workforce shortages and increase access to care, including mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) prevention and treatment services for children and youth.
A complete list of eligible pediatric subspecialties can be found on the program website.
Amount of Funding
Approved facilities receive assistance with recruiting and retaining pediatric medical subspecialty, pediatric surgical specialty care, and behavioral healthcare professionals. Assistance is provided at no cost.
Who Can Apply
A practice site must meet the following criteria to be eligible:
- Located in a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) or serves a Medically Underserved Area/Population (MUA/P)
- Operate outpatient or inpatient facilities, providing primary medical, dental, and/or mental and behavioral health services
A complete listing of eligible facility types is available on the program website.
Practice sites that have been registered in the HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce Customer Service Portal and that meet the above criteria will be automatically approved as a Pediatric Specialty LRP-approved facility.
Geographic Coverage
Nationwide
What This Program Funds
Capacity Building
Application Process
Application instructions, requirements, and other relevant information can be found on the program website. Submit an application through the Bureau of Health Workforce (BHW) portal.
Contact
For questions:
800-221-9393
TTY at 877-897-9910
Online
contact form
Bureau of Health Workforce Customer
Service Portal
Topics This Program Addresses
Healthcare Facilities • Healthcare Workforce • Mental Health • Parents, Families, and Children • Prevention • Substance Use Disorder • Treatment • Youth