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> West Virginia Task
Force, Commission or Panel - The
West Virginia Oral Health Task Force was established in 1999 to improve access
to dental care.
Scholarships,
Loan Repayment - The
West Virginia Division of Recruitment offers a variety of financial incentives
funded by the State and communities that can be used for medical education loan
repayment, residency stipends, sign-on bonuses, or other incentives to attract
or retain a primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants,
and/or certified nurse midwifes in underserved communities.
For more information:
West Virginia Division of Recruitment
- The West Virginia
Higher Education Policy Commission offers $20,000 scholarships to medical students
and $10,000 scholarships to students pursuing degrees in other health care professions.
For more information: Health
Professions Recruitment Program
Career
Ladder Development - The
West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources is developing the Medical
Field Training Opportunities program, which will create a career ladder in nursing
for WV WORKS participants. The program offers financial assistance to interested
individuals using WIA funds.
For more information: Leslie Ventura, 304-558-0939
Marketing
Health Careers - The
West Virginia Hospital Association offers links to health careers information,
with tips for success in health professions.
For more information: West
Virginia Hospital Association
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