1. Our mission: maximize access to primary care in rural and underserved areas of Tennessee.

2. Who We Are We can’t do it alone! What We Do
Private, Non-Profit established in 2006
Services are Free
Focus:
Recruitment & Retention Jobs/Candidates Database & Incentive
Education & Awareness Academic training programs Conferences and Exhibits Webinars
Community Connection & Support Community visits Incentives
What We Do
We can’t do it alone!

3. Services We Provide For Practices: For Primary Care Clinicians:
Share candidate profiles (physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants)
NEW: just approved -- dentists
Community Practice Incentive
For Primary Care Clinicians:
Database of Available Opportunities
Stipends & Incentives
Rural Rotations
Webinars & Presentations on Rural Healthcare Opportunities
High School Health Science Students Programs: Educational opportunities and scholarships to encourage students to pursue rural health careers

4. Stipend & Incentives Medical Residents Stipend Program
NP/PA Incentive Program
Community Incentive Program

5. TRP Incentives TRP Residency Stipend NP/PA Incentive Amount
$35,000 per year for length of residency (maximum 4 years)
Eligibility
U.S. Citizen/National
Primary Care Resident (family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, psychiatry, IM/PEDs, OB/GYN)
Connection to rural and Tennessee
Service Commitment
Approved Site (must take TennCare)
Practice in approved rural or underserved site for minimum of three years
How Awards are Determined
Competitive application process with emphasis on connection to rural/underserved populations The number of awards will vary each year depending upon available funding and the number of applicants.
Application Deadline
November 1
Amount
Maximum possible - $17,500 + rural rotation expenses
Eligibility
First-year nurse practitioner students in accredited Tennessee nursing program who have received their registered nurse (RN) license.
First-year physician assistant students studying in an accredited Tennessee program
Process
Complete rural rotation (TRP will pay up to 30 days for 1 rotation)
Practice at TRP-approved rural site for 1-yr ($7,500 at end of year)
Remain at practice site for 2nd yr ($10,000 at year end)
Application Deadline
June 1 or November 1

6. TRP Incentives Community Incentive Program Description
To help rural communities offer monetary incentives to experienced primary care physicians and PsychNPs – sign-on bonus, enhancement of benefits, etc.
Eligibility
Recruiting provider for 2 or more years OR proof of immediate need
Site & provider must take TennCare patients
Job profile in TRP Database
Provider Requirement
Board certified and practicing at least 12 months
Agree to practice full-time at the site for minimum of 2 years
Permanent, unrestricted TN medical license
Community Incentive

7. www.tnrp.org mwatson@tha.com
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