Becoming a doctor

WayOutWestMom
Thu, 25 Sep 2014 18:23:49 +0000

I don’t know anything about the Midwest market.

Where I live, basically the entire state qualifies as a federal “medically underserved area”-- and primary care docs are in very high demand.

If you think you want to work as a PCP and are willing to work in a more rural area (or conversely in an inner city area), you might want to look into the NHSC. The NHSC is a scholarship program which will pay your tuition and a living expenses stipend during med school in return for 4 years of full time service in a qualifying health care facility. (You’re paid at or near to the going salary rate during your service obligation. And your malpractice costs are covered by the federal government during your service period.)