HB 19-1241

Abstract

The bill requires the university of Colorado school of medicine (school) to provide scholarships to students who: Will complete clinical studies in a rural or frontier area in Colorado; Have demonstrated financial need; and Have committed in writing to living and serving as physicians in rural or frontier areas in Colorado that are also primary care health professional shortage areas for at least 4 years following the completion of their residency training. The bill requires the school to submit an annual written report to the education committees of the house of representatives and senate concerning the operation of the school's rural track during the preceding academic year. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.) Read More