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Hello colleagues and fellow physicians. I have a dilemma I wanted to discuss here. I am a newly practicing GP in a rural area in Georgia who just started practicing in a state facility. I am aware that this facility is NHSC (National Health Service Corps) approved with a number of 14 which is qualified for a $50,000 grants given to a physician that promises to work in facility for 2 years. My issue is I am not yet set to stay here for 2 years and as I have heard if you break the contract then the penalties and fees could be even more than $50,000. I know you can suspend and put a hold on the application and resume later and I also know if I go to another facility with the same score I would be ok with good status and will not break contract.
I want to know if it is advised to go ahead and sign up I know there is a 3 month period where you can back out but I do not want to cause any issues for me and facility. I will want to stay here for at least a year but still looking at other options. Anyone has any advise or any experience with this. I was hoping to see if there is any way to apply for this grant and stay within guidelines if I am not at this facility for the full 2 years. I know they have half time grants for $25,000 but still the 2 years stands. Any tips are appreciated.
I want to know if it is advised to go ahead and sign up I know there is a 3 month period where you can back out but I do not want to cause any issues for me and facility. I will want to stay here for at least a year but still looking at other options. Anyone has any advise or any experience with this. I was hoping to see if there is any way to apply for this grant and stay within guidelines if I am not at this facility for the full 2 years. I know they have half time grants for $25,000 but still the 2 years stands. Any tips are appreciated.
