H.R. 2502, The Geriatricians Loan Forgiveness Act of 2007

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H.R. 2502 would amend the Public Health Service Act to deem certain training in geriatric medicine or geriatric psychiatry to be obligated service for purposes of the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program.

Detailed Summary

Geriatricians Loan Forgiveness Act of 2007- Amends the Public Health Service Act to include each year of fellowship training in geriatric medicine or geriatric psychiatry required in order to obtain a certificate of added qualification in those fields as a year of obligated service under the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program. Requires an individual to provide services in geriatric medicine or geriatric psychiatry during the period of obligated service upon completion of training.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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