Individuals eligible for the Program must:
(a) Be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States;
(b) Be a physician, dentist, or other health professional as defined in § 7-751.01;
(c) Be licensed or eligible to practice in the District of Columbia;
(d) Submit a completed application to participate in the Program; and
(e) Have no other obligation for health professional service to the federal, state, or District government, unless such obligation will be completely satisfied prior to the beginning of service under the Program.
(Mar. 8, 2006, D.C. Law 16-71, § 5, 53 DCR 61; Aug. 16, 2008, D.C. Law 17-219, § 5033(b), 55 DCR 7598.)
D.C. Law 17-219, in subsec. (a), inserted “or permanent resident”.
Structure District of Columbia Code
Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety
Chapter 7B - Health Professional Recruitment Program
§ 7–751.02. Establishment of Program
§ 7–751.03. Administration of the Program
§ 7–751.04. Eligibility requirements
§ 7–751.05. Release of information
§ 7–751.06. Selection criteria
§ 7–751.07. Program participation
§ 7–751.09. Disbursement procedure
§ 7–751.10. Compensation during service
§ 7–751.12. Monitoring during service
§ 7–751.13. Breach of contract
§ 7–751.14. Change of practice site
§ 7–751.15. Suspension, waiver, and termination of contract