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If you have any questions or comments regarding the below information, please contact LDH/OPH Well-Ahead Louisiana at 

Authorized under Act 167 of the 2022 Regular Legislative Session, LAC 48:V.Chapter 133, this office has created the 

Louisiana Physician Loan Repayment Program

Physicians serving in federally designated Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSA) across the state may be eligible for the Louisiana Physician Loan Repayment Program. This program repays governmental or commercial educational loans in exchange for serving in underserved facilities.  This loan repayment program offers primary care MD’s and DO’s the opportunity to have their student loans repaid in exchange for practicing in underserved communities.

Physicians can receive up to $30,000 annually for a five-year commitment (totaling up to $150,000). Participants who complete their original five-year commitment in compliance, remain in an eligible site in a HPSA, and still have educational loans to repay may be able to extend their commitment with a two-year renewal to receive $15,000 annually.

Physicians (allopathic or osteopathic) listed below are eligible to receive a Physician Loan Repayment Program award (to include those in the final year of their residency):

*Application submission does not guarantee funding. Additional qualification are required.