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Obesity Related Training Opportunity
The Texas Pediatric Society, in association with various local partners, is sponsoring a training program in 3 locations around the state for healthcare providers to promote their role as community leaders to combat childhood obesity in our state. For more info on the training and details on applying to attend, please visit http://www.txpeds.org/extras/Be_Our_Voice.php.
Texas Physician Education Loan Repayment Program: Health Resources and Services Administration Now Accepting New Applications to Support Loan Repayment at National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Sites
The National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program provides $50,000 (or the outstanding balance of qualifying student loans if it is less than $50,000), tax free, to primary care medical, dental and mental health clinicians in exchange for two years of service at an approved site in a Health Professional Shortage Area. Upon completion of the service commitment, clinicians may be eligible to apply for additional support for extended service.
For for information check out Physician Resources, the Young Physician Section, and Resident Section.
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