Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 17 - Maryland Loan Assistance Repayment Program for Physicians and Physician Assistants
Section 24-1705 - Additional Assistance Priority of Funding for Repayment

(a)    In addition to the assistance provided under § 24–1704 of this subtitle, the Department may, subject to the availability of money in the Fund, assist in the repayment of an education loan owed by a physician or physician assistant who:
        (1)    Practices a medical specialty that has been identified by the Department as being in shortage in the geographic area of the State where the physician or physician assistant practices that specialty; and
        (2)    Commits to practicing in the area for a period of time determined by the Department.
    (b)    The Department shall prioritize funding for the repayment of education loans through the Program in the following order:
        (1)    Physicians and physician assistants that meet the requirements under § 24–1704(b) of this subtitle;
        (2)    Physicians and physician assistants practicing primary care in a geographic area where the Department has identified a shortage of primary care physicians or physician assistants; and
        (3)    Physicians and physician assistants practicing a medical specialty other than primary care in a geographic area where the Department has identified a shortage of that specialty.

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