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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) Applicants shall be competitively reviewed and selected for participation in the Program based upon the following criteria:
(1) Professional qualifications and relevant experience, including board eligibility or certification in his or her specialty, professional achievements, and other indicators of competency received from supervisors, department chairs, and program directors; and
(2) A demonstrated commitment to serve in a HPSA or MUA.
(b) Preferential consideration will be given to:
(1) Residents of the District of Columbia;
(2) Graduates of accredited District of Columbia health professions schools or program;
(3) Residents of a HPSA or MUA within the District of Columbia;
(4) Applicants that are immediately eligible and available for service;
(5) Applicants that commit to longer periods of service;
(6) Applicants whose service obligation site is also a qualified Medical Homes DC provider;
(7) Applicants who are fluent in Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, or Amharic; and
(8) Applicants who have experience at a community-based primary care facility or attended a community-based health profession educational institution.
(c) For applicants practicing at a service obligation site at the time of application to the Program, preferential consideration shall be given to those individuals who have less than 3 years of employment at the facility.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - District of Columbia Code Division I. Government of District. § 7-751.06. Selection criteria. - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/dc/division-i-government-of-district/dc-code-sect-7-751-06/
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