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Idaho SEARCH Program taking applications for 2010-2011

Earn While You Learn! The Idaho SEARCH Program is taking applications from health professions students and residents for participation in a National Health Service Corps program that provides quality clinical training opportunities for students and residents in primary care settings. 4-6 week rotations provide rich experiences in community health in rural communities throughout Idaho. Stipends of up to $1,500 are available to help with living and travel expenses. Train in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural environments while earning academic credits and $$$. Only 24 slots remain for the program year 10/1/10 - 9/30/11. Click here for information on how to apply.

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Student Loan Repayment Opportunity - Apply before February 26, 2010!

The Idaho Rural Physician Incentive Program is aimed at providing assistance for those communities of rural Idaho which can demonstrate difficulty in attracting and maintaining enough physicians to serve their population. Applications are made jointly by a physician and an organization or institution (i.e., a hospital or clinic) located in the rural community in which the physician wishes to practice. Click here for more information about eligibility and how to apply.

Idaho SEARCH Program Now Taking Applications!

If you are training to be a clinician, don't miss this opportunity to receive quality training in an Idaho site that provides care to everyone regardless of their ability to pay. An Idaho SEARCH rotation will give you the opportunity to explore a potential practice setting while earning academic credits and a stipend! What could be better?

Disciplines that may apply:
• Medical students/residents
• Dental students/residents
• Dental Hygienist students
• Nurse Practitioner students
• Physician Assistant students
• Masters Level Social Work students

Click here for more information and to apply.

National Health Service Corps Streamlines Loan Repayment Application Process!

Applying to the Loan Repayment Program Just Got Easier!

Here's a look at some of the basic changes...

Fewer documents are required
Easy step‐by‐step instructions and checklist
Fillable forms
Supporting forms and documents can now be faxed
Eligibility and contract requirements are easier to find in the online bulletin

Application Bulletin http://nhsc.hrsa.gov/loanrepayment

Application https://lrpbcrs.hrsa.gov

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IPCA is Awarded Idaho SEARCH Program Contract

The Idaho SEARCH (Students/Residents Experiences and Rotations in Community Health) Program, funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration, provides opportunities for health professions students and residents to serve on multidisciplinary health care teams in underserved comunities. IPCA has successfully managed the program for 10 years, placing health professions students and residents in rotation opportunities, many of which led to permanent placement in Idaho's rural and underserved communities. Click here for more information and to apply.

Expansion Grant Creates Behavioral Health Opportunity in Southeastern Idaho

Health West, Inc., based in Pocatello received a behavioral health expansion grant award. Also a six-clinic system in southeast Idaho, they are looking for a Master's level BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL to provide care in American Falls and Aberdeen, Idaho. Social workers and counselors are encouraged to apply. Click here for more information.