Community Match Rural Physician Recruitment Program

A physician who is either in their residency or no more than two years out of residency, and a Rural Community in Arkansas may jointly apply. The physician agrees to practice Primary Care in the community for a period of four years. In return, the community agrees to pay the physician an additional $10,000 per year and the State pays $10,000 per year for a total of $80,000 for four years.