Michigan State Loan Repayment Program (MSLRP)
Healthcare Industry
State Department and Agencies
Organizations Involved
MDHHS
Occupations Involved
Dentists, General; Physician Group; Physician Assistants; Nurse Practitioners; Psychiatrists; Nurse Midwives; Psychologists; Occupations Requiring an MSW
Workforce Development Focus
Increasing number of healthcare workers AND healthcare workforce retention
Workforce Issues Addressed
Providing a benefit or incentive that encourages individuals to pursue a healthcare profession; opportunity for educational reimbursement
Description
The Michigan State Loan Repayment Program is a state medical education debt repayment program focused on assisting employers in the recruitment and retention of medical, dental, and mental healthcare providers. The employers must be committed to building a long-term primary care practice in an underserved community (HPSA). Providers in the program receive funds to repay their educational debt, in exchange for a 2-year full-time service obligation.