2005 Rhode Island Code - § 23-14.1-5 — Duties of the board.
The board shall:(1) Determine which areas of the state shall be eligible to participate in the loan repayment program each year, based on health professional shortage area designations.
(2) Receive and consider all applications for loan repayment made by eligible health professionals.
(3) Conduct a careful and full investigation of the ability, character, financial needs, and qualifications of each applicant.
(4) Consider the intent of the applicant to practice in a health professional shortage area and to adhere to all the requirements for participation in the loan repayment program.
(5) Submit to the director a list of those individuals eligible for loan repayment and amount of loan repayment to be granted.
(6) Promulgate rules and regulations to ensure an effective implementation and administration of the program.
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