Zuckman Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 Hey guys, Just wondering, does anyone know of any rural contracts to pay medical school tuition? With the rising debt, I've heard many students sign contracts in rural areas to pay their whole tuition in exchange for a few years of service. I'm very interested in this. Do you guys know if it's possible to sign such a contract for Canadian rural areas before finishing med school even if one is attending med school outside Canada? Zuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dayne67 Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 I've actually thought about looking into this as well. But I doubt that there are many areas in Canada willing to invest that much money in students attending a US school.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zuckman Posted March 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 Well, I think it might be possible. I think these communities recruit students in their last year of med school though. There was a community in Manitoba that paid the tuition for a few students that attended Trinity Medicine in Ireland. This was in the papers last year. I'm really thinking of looking into rural contracts since it was decrease my loans (and stress!) and also rural medicine is something I'm very keen on as well! Check this link out: http://www.cbc.ca/canada/manitoba/story/2008/01/14/irish-doctors.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathryn Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 A little birdie told me that my community is looking into an arrangement like this, but I'm unsure of whether they would be willing to pay US tuition. That might be a stretch, unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nerv12 Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 Sounds very interesting....I wonder where we can get more info regarding this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathryn Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 Truthfully, nearly any Northern and rural community will pony up a huge signing bonus and amazing relocation package that will allow you pay down your loans in just a few years. Doing five years after graduation will take care of everything. Hell, our GPs are making half a million a year in my town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 I'm all for Northern/rural ROS agreements, but that's b/c I want to live/work there anyway. Kathryn - Can your community sign me up? Hehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathryn Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 Kathryn - Can your community sign me up? Hehe Darling, when it happens you'll be the first to know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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