§ 18-2805. Additional assistance priority of funding for repayment

   (a) Specialized physicians. -- In addition to the assistance provided under § 18-2804 of this subtitle, the Office may, subject to the availability of money in the Fund, assist in the repayment of an education loan owed by a physician who:

   (1) Practices a medical specialty that has been identified by the Department as being in shortage in the geographic area of the State where the physician practices that specialty; and

   (2) Commits to practicing in the area for a period of time determined by the Office.

(b) Funding priorities. -- The Office shall prioritize funding for the repayment of education loans through the Program in the following order:

   (1) Physicians that meet the requirements under § 18-2804(b) of this subtitle;

   (2) Physicians practicing primary care in a geographic area where the Department has identified a shortage of primary care physicians; and

   (3) Physicians practicing a medical specialty other than primary care in a geographic area where the Department has identified a shortage of that specialty.

HISTORY: 2009, chs. 575, 576.