New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 7 - HEALTH
Chapter 29 - PRIMARY AND RURAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES
Part 2 - NEW MEXICO HEALTH SERVICE CORPS
Section 7.29.2.9 - ELIGIBILITY TO RECEIVE A COMMITMENT STIPEND

Universal Citation: 7 NM Admin Code 7.29.2.9

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024

A. To be eligible to receive a commitment stipend, students and licensed health professionals shall:

(1) provide references and undergo interviews;

(2) be enrolled in or accepted by an accredited or otherwise approved medical school residency program, school of nursing, physician assistant training program, school of dentistry, dental hygiene program,or emergency medical technician-paramedic training program, or be engaged in a residency training program or preceptorship;

(3) be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien and domiciled in New Mexico, except that students enrolled in a school of dentistry, dental hygiene program, or dental residency are exempt from the requirement that they be domiciled in New Mexico;

(4) declare his or her intent to practice as a health professional at an eligible community/practice site in New Mexico for at least two years; and

(5) prior to service, be evaluated by the corps utilizing evaluation of clinical performance and community service during training; licensing test scores; recommendations of professors, professional mentors and co-workers; and other factors as determined by the corps to ensure provision of quality health services through the corps.

B. Commitment stipends may be awarded based on the following considerations:

(1) recommendation of the advisory committee;

(2) ability, character and qualifications of the applicant;

(3) demonstrated commitment to completion of training and service in an eligible community/practice site in the state;

(4) financial need; and

(5) recommendation, support, or evidence of acceptance at an eligible community/practice site, if appropriate.

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