Loan Forgiveness Program
The Rural Practice Loan Forgiveness Program was developed to help supplement the healthcare workforce in South Carolina, especially rural, underserved areas. Students from all publicly affiliated South Carolina medical and health professions schools are eligible for this statewide program.
Program Overview
The American Association of Medical Colleges projects a total physician shortfall of between 40,800 and 104,900 physicians nationwide by 2030. In South Carolina, 45 of 46 counties currently have designated Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs). Continue reading “This program functions as forgivable student loan payable to the institution”