Tennessee Eyecare Access Optometry and Ophthalmology Loan Repayment Program
Mindy Goff, MPH
615.253.2702
Mindy.A.Goff@tn.gov
The Tennessee Department of Health offers loan repayment for ophthalmologists (medical and surgical eye care specialists) and optometrists (Doctor of Optometry) who commit to at least 2 years of service in one of Tennessee's eligible rural counties.
The program is designed to help expand access to eye care by recruiting and retaining eye care professionals in eligible rural counties and federally designated Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) in the state.
Eligible applicants are graduates from an accredited Tennessee medical school or school of optometry that are licensed to practice in Tennessee.
Up to $50,000 total in educational loan repayment over a 2 year service commitment.
A link to the online application is available on the program website. Information will be found on the Loan Repayment Programs tab.
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