Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 195 - GEORGIA BOARD FOR HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE
Chapter 195-15 - PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS (PA) LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM
Rule 195-15-.02 - Eligibility Criteria and Application Process

Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 195-15-.02

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through December 27, 2023

(1) Eligibility Criteria. Program eligibility is limited to applicants who meet the following criteria:

a. Be licensed to practice as physician assistant in Georgia by the Georgia Composite Medical Board.

b. Agree to practice full time (a minimum of forty hours per week) in a Board-approved practice location in a rural community in Georgia designated by the Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce.

c. Must work in a qualifying practice that actively treats Medicaid patients.

d. Must not have other current contractual service obligations, such as National Health Service Corps Scholarships or Military Service Obligations.

e. Must meet all other requirements as set forth by the Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce

(2) Application Process. Each applicant must:

a. Submit a completed application form

b. Submit a full disclosure of all outstanding physician assistant education debt.

c. Submit a copy of the contract between the practice entity and the applicant or a signed letter of attestation from the applicant documenting a commitment to full time (40+ hours per week) practice in the rural community where the practice is located.

d. Attest that the applicant does not have any other current service obligations, such as National Health Service Corps Scholarships or Military Service Obligations.

O.C.G.A. § 49-10-3.

Original Rule entitled "Eligibility Criteria and Application Process" adopted. F. Oct. 31, 2016; eff. Nov. 20, 2016.

Repealed: New Rule of the same title adopted. F. Dec. 31, 2019; eff. Jan. 20, 2020.

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