Primary Care Office (PCO)

About PCO

Vision, Mission, and Overview

• PCO fact sheet

Program Components

Collaboration and organization on the local level for state and federal resources

Federal Shortage Designations -Maryland

Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) and Medically Underserved Area/Population (MUA/MUP)

• HPSA fact sheet
• MUA/P fact sheet

J-1 Visa Waiver

Overview of program and application information

• J-1 Visa Waiver fact sheet

Loan Assistance Repayment Program

Maryland Loan Assistance Repayment Program (LARP) – Janet L. Hoffman Loan Assistance Repayment Program for physicians

• LARP fact sheet

National Health Services Corps

Description, loan repayment information, and how to apply

• NHSC fact sheet

National Interest Waiver

Description and program information

Internet Resources

Contact Information

NEW! HRSA released a new tool! The Geographic Eligibility Advisor for Medicare HPSA Bonus Payments

NEW! HRSA released a new tool!  National Health Service Corps Job Opportunities

NEW! Find Shortage Area by Address

NEW! Find HPSAs by State or County

NEW! Find a Health Center