# Health - General (GHG)

## Title 24. Miscellaneous Provisions

### Subtitle 17. Maryland Loan Assistance Repayment Program for Physicians and Physician Assistants

#### Section 24-1705

(a) In addition to the assistance provided under Sec. 24-1704 of this subtitle, the Department may, subject to the availability of money in the Fund, assist in the repayment of an education loan owed by a physician or physician assistant who:

  (1) Practices a medical specialty that has been identified by the Department as being in shortage in the geographic area of the State where the physician or physician assistant practices that specialty; and

  (2) Commits to practicing in the area for a period of time determined by the Department.

(b) The Department shall prioritize funding for the repayment of education loans through the Program in the following order:

  (1) Physicians and physician assistants that meet the requirements under Sec. 24-1704(b) of this subtitle;

  (2) Physicians and physician assistants practicing primary care in a geographic area where the Department has identified a shortage of primary care physicians or physician assistants; and

  (3) Physicians and physician assistants practicing a medical specialty other than primary care in a geographic area where the Department has identified a shortage of that specialty.

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Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)