Kathelen and Dan Amos Medical Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Improving Access to Primary Care in Georgia
About the Program
The Kathelen and Dan Amos Medical Student Loan Forgiveness Program benefits Emory School of Medicine students, residents, and recent graduates who are willing to commit to primary care practice in Georgia.
In 2021, the Amos Family, through the Daniel P. Amos Family Foundation, pledged a $5 million gift to Emory University School of Medicine to establish The Kathelen and Dan Amos Medical Student Loan Forgiveness Program: Improving Access to Primary Care in Georgia. This program addresses the shortage of primary care physicians in Georgia by alleviating the burden of student loan debt for training and early-career physicians committed to primary care in the state.
The shortage of primary care physicians, exacerbated by factors such as lower salaries and rising student loan amounts, has significant implications for public health, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. To combat this issue, the Amos Family's generous donation enables Emory medical students and graduates to pursue careers in primary care without the financial strain associated with lower-salary career paths. As a result, the program creates a pipeline that directs talented doctors to help meet the heath care needs of our state.
Loan forgiveness recipients commit to two to five years of primary care practice in Georgia commensurate with the level of assistance they have received. To be eligible and apply, medical students and early-career physicians must be affiliated with Emory University and concentrate on primary care. Additional details are available on our eligibility page.
By removing some of the financial barriers to choosing a primary care discipline, we are investing in the future for both Emory students and trainees, as well as our fellow Georgians.
