Rural Health
Funding by Topic: Physician assistants

Tennessee Practice Site Recruitment and Retention Incentive
Funding to assist with the recruitment of primary care physicians, psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and/or or dentists for rural and other eligible communities in Tennessee.

Utah AHEC Clinical Training and Rural Rotations
Clinical training rotation opportunities throughout most of rural Utah for medical students, residents, pharmacy, PA, APRN, and other graduate-level students.

Utah Health Care Workforce Financial Assistance Program
Loan repayment assistance for healthcare professionals who locate and practice in approved areas in Utah for at least 3 years.

West Virginia Rural Community Health Scholars
A program for health professions students in West Virginia that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural communities, and networking with other students and professionals.

Western Professional Student Exchange Program
Program that allows students in specific western states and territories to enroll in selected out-of-state professional healthcare programs and pay reduced tuition.

Virginia AHEC Scholars Program Inactive
A multidisciplinary certificate program for health professions students in Virginia that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural and underserved communities, and networking with other students and professionals.

North Carolina Medical Society Academy for Advanced Healthcare Leaders Inactive
An 8-month, project-based leadership development program tailored for practicing clinicians, residents, and healthcare administrators in North Carolina. The program focuses on enhancing leadership abilities by fostering meaningful connections, improving team dynamics, and driving change through individual initiatives. Past sessions have focused on rural health, population health, and community health centers.

Oregon Health Care Provider Loan Repayment Program Inactive
Loan repayment for primary care clinicians who serve patients in underserved areas of Oregon regardless of their source of coverage or ability to pay.

Minnesota Rural Advanced Practice Provider Loan Forgiveness Program Inactive
Loan repayment assistance for advanced practice provider students and/or graduates who agree to practice in a designated rural area of Minnesota.

Best and Brightest Program - Rural Healthcare Workforce Recruitment in Iowa Inactive
Funding to recruit healthcare providers in rural Iowa by offering competitive incentives that make rural practice both attractive and sustainable.