Student Scholarships The NHSC scholarship program is now taking applications Medical students interested in primary care disciplines are eligible for the scholarship; the deadline to apply is April 27. March 27, 2017Monday Kate Samano Contact Kate Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Topics medical schoolstudents Medical students planning to enter primary care disciplines may be eligible for a scholarship from the National Health Service Corps (NHSC). Scholarship awardees that provide primary care services for at least two years at an NHSC-approved site in a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) will be get their tuition paid for and will receive a stipend through the NHSC scholarship program. Related Approximately 180 applicants will receive scholarships. The online application must be submitted by 7:30 p.m. ET on April 27, 2017. Scholarship recipients will be notified before Sept. 30, 2017. Applicants can learn more about the NHSC scholarship program and the application process through two technical assistance opportunities: NHSC Scholarship Application Webinar on Thursday, April 6, 2017 from 7 to 8 p.m. ET. Dial in at (888) 324-7510 and use passcode: 4080222. NHSC Scholarship Application Q&A Session #1 on Thursday, April 20, 2017, from 7 to 9 p.m. ET. Dial in at (888) 324-7510 and use passcode: 4080222 Visit the NHSC scholarship program website for more information. More in Newsbriefs “Operation Nightingale” fraud scheme alert: Bogus nursing credentials sold to thousands of aspiring nurses It was recently discovered that a scheme, nicknamed “Operation Nightingale,” offered aspiring nurses the opportunity to purchase fake nursing degree diplomas and transcripts. DO Day Scholarship available for DO residents, fellows and new physicians: Applications due Jan. 31 DO residents, fellows and new physicians in practice can receive a scholarship to cover registration and travel. Previous articleSingle GME update: More AOA programs are applying for ACGME accreditation Next articleJAOA publishes statistics on AOA board certification
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