The University of Oklahoma School of Community Medicine announces the availability of a portfolio of scholarships, loan payment and other incentives beginning in the Academic Year 2008-2009. Policy and operational oversight of these programs will be provided by a Financial Incentives Policy Committee comprised of faculty and staff of the School of Community Medicine.

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Meredith Davison, PhD
Associate Dean for Academic Services
School of Community Medicine, University of Oklahoma-Tulsa
4502 East 41st Street, Tulsa, OK 74135
Email: meredith-davison@ouhsc.edu

PUBLIC HEALTH SCHOLARSHIPS

Medical students, PA students, residents, or College of Medicine faculty who wish to pursue this opportunity should complete the Public Health Scholarship Agreement.

• Medical students must also complete the Tulsa Track Enrollment Form.
• Residents and faculty need to secure a written endorsement from their Department Chairman.
• Physician assistant students need a written endorsement from their program director.
• All agreements should be forwarded to the Policy Committee.

These scholarships depend upon available funds. A generous amount of funds have been allocated. The priority for scholarships will be medical students, physician assistant students - then residents and faculty. If other benefits pay a portion of these expenses, they will be expected to be applied first. Public Health Scholarship Agreement

MEDICAL SERVICE FINANCIAL INCENTIVES
The purpose of this award is to broaden physician and physician assistant practice choices by providing a mechanism for repaying educational debt. The program will offer funds for educational loan repayment in return for service to underserved populations and/or areas in the Tulsa region.

Eligible recipients are current and future clinical providers, including medical and PA students, resident physicians, and junior faculty affiliated with the University of Oklahoma School of Community Medicine in Tulsa. This program will provide educational loan payment contracts between the University and recipient. All agreements will require service in the underserved areas/populations in the greater Tulsa area as proscribed by the Policy Committee. The contracts will be tailored to the needs of individuals and the University and per the established guidelines of the Policy Committee.

Resident and faculty physician agreements will provide loan payment funds in exchange for service practice in a role and/or Greater Tulsa geographic area as approved by the Policy Board. The amount of funds and service payback length will be per the parameters established by the Policy Board.

Individuals who wish to apply for the Medical Service Financial Incentives should submit the following documents to the Financial Incentive Policy Committee:

• A letter indicating the reasons you are interested in this program
• An up-to-date curriculum vitae
• A signed copy of the appropriate financial agreement:
  • Medical Student Incentives Application
  • Resident Incentives Application
  • Faculty Incentives Application
  • Physician Assistant Incentives Application

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

We will maintain a running set of Frequently Asked Questions concerning the benefits and programs described here. Upon receipt of individual questions, we will respond to the individual - then place that response here.

Q: If I am a medical student at OUHSC may I apply for the scholarships and benefits you list - but not sign up for the Tulsa Track? 
A: No. A formal enrollment in the Tulsa Track is required. (September 2, 2008)

Q: If I am a medical student in the Class of 2011 (an MS2 during Academic Year 2008-09), may I apply for the scholarships and benefits you list.
A: Yes. A formal enrollment in the Tulsa Track is required. But - you will not be eligible for the Inaugural Scholarship. (September 2, 2008)

Q: What are the advantages of taking a student scholarship instead of just borrowing money now and paying it back later after I get into practice?
A: The advantage is TAXES. If you accept a scholarship it will not be income to you and you will not pay taxes or interest on the amount. If you take out student loans, you will have to eventually pay principal and interest with after-tax earnings as you are making a higher income. In most cases the advantage is significant. (September 12, 2008).