NHSC Publications: 2003 Rolling Practice Selection and Assignment Bulletin for Physician Assistants, Certified Nurse-Midwives and Nurse Practitioners

Division of the National Health Service Corps
Bureau of Health Professions
Health Resources and Services Administration
Department of Health and Human Services
5600 Fishers Lane, Room 8 A-55, Rockville, MD 20857
Telephone: 1-800-221-9393

Table of Contents

1. How Do Scholars Fulfill Their Service Commitment?
   1. Categories of Approved Practice Selections
   2. Providing Service
      
      
2. Practice Positions Approved for the List
   1. Process for Approving a Practice Position
   2. The Approved Practice List
      
      
3. The Practice Selection and Assignment Process
   1. A Two-Phase Process
      1. Practice Selection Phase
      2. Assignment Phase
   2. Refusal to Accept an Assignment
   3. Travel for Pre-Employment Interviews
      1. During the Practice Selection Phase
      2. During the Assignment Phase
   4. Selecting a Practice Position
   5. Relocation Allowances
   6. Working at Multiple Practice Sites
      
      
4. Licensure/Certification Requirements
   
   
5. Suspension
   
   
6. Default
   
   
7. Additional Questions Frequently Asked by NHSC Scholars
   
   
8. Rolling Practice Selection Phase Important Deadline Dates

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