Workforce Development
Physician Recruitment
Wyoming Health Resources Network - Wyoming's 3R Net member. Acts as a referral service for matching physicians, physician assistants, nurse practioners and locum tenens who are looking for a position in Wyoming.
Wyoming Physician Recruitment Program - Coming Soon
Loan Repayment Programs
National Health Service Corps - This federal program will pay the individual money to repay education loans in return for working in Healthcare Provider Shortage Areas (HPSA).
Wyoming Healthcare Provider Loan Repayment Program - Wyoming offers this program in two categories: physician and dentist; and Allied Healtcare professionals.
Healthcare Scholarship Resources
Perkins Loans - The federal government will pay-off the Perkins loan amount if the individual workins in identified healthcare fields for a spedified amount of time.
WWAMI - Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana and Idaho Medical School program
WyIN - Wyoming Investment in Nursing. This program is coordinated at college student aid offices in Wyoming. The funds are to assist with nurse educational expenses as determined by the fnancial aid office at each academic institution.
WICHE - Allows Wyoming citizens to recieve in-state tution when obtaining medical education out of state in programs not available in Wyoming.
University of Wyoming Scholarship Book - Lists scholarships available throughout Wyoming and federal programs. Not all are healthcare oriented.
University of Wyoming Scholarship information - Scholarships available at UW and other financial aid information. Not all are healthcare oriented.
Hospital Foundation scholarship programs - Some hospitals offer scholarships in hard to fill medical professions in exchange for working in that hospital after graduation. Check with the various hospitals in your area.
Professional Organizations - Many national and state professional organizations offer scholarships for education in their professions. Check the professional organization websites for specific details on what each offers.
J-1 Conrad 30 Waiver Program
Raconline.org Information from the Rural Assistance Center on the J-1 Conrad 30 Program
U.S. Department of State Information from the US Department of State on the J-1 Conrad 30 Program