AAMC Submits Letter on HRSA
Faculty Loan Repayment Program
November 1, 2002-The AAMC Oct. 31 submitted a letter
to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
commenting on the criteria required for an institution to
receive a waiver under the Faculty Loan Repayment Program
(FLRP). Under the FLRP, a faculty member may apply for loan
forgiveness, and the sponsoring institution must match the
award. HRSA has requested suggestions on what type of criteria
and documentation should be required to be eligible for a
waiver from providing matching funds.
AAMC President Jordan J. Cohen, M.D., expressed support for
the program's goal of attracting and retaining health professions
faculty from disadvantaged backgrounds. The letter recommends
expanding the types of documentation that demonstrate financial
hardship to support a waiver request.
Information:
Erica Froyd, Director, Public Health and Research Legislative Affairs
AAMC Office of Governmental Relations
efroyd@aamc.org
(202) 828-0525
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