Section 18-2805 - Additional assistance priority of funding for repayment. - Maryland Statutes

§ 18-2805. Additional assistance priority of funding for repayment.
 

(a)  Specialized physicians.- In addition to the assistance provided under § 18-2804 of this subtitle, the Office may, subject to the availability of money in the Fund, assist in the repayment of an education loan owed by a physician 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 practices that specialty; and 

(2) Commits to practicing in the area for a period of time determined by the Office. 

(b)  Funding priorities.- The Office shall prioritize funding for the repayment of education loans through the Program in the following order: 

(1) Physicians that meet the requirements under § 18-2804(b) of this subtitle; 

(2) Physicians practicing primary care in a geographic area where the Department has identified a shortage of primary care physicians; and 

(3) Physicians practicing a medical specialty other than primary care in a geographic area where the Department has identified a shortage of that specialty. 
 

[2009, chs. 575, 576.]