Recruitment Assistance for Health Care Professionals
The Office of Rural Health administers a variety of programs to assist communities and facilities in recruiting health care professionals. For more information on any of the following programs, contact the office at 1-800-738-2301.
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NEW! South Dakota State Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) - for primary care providers, mental health providers, and dental health providers practicing in rural and urban Health Professional Shortage Areas in South Dakota.
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Recruitment Assistance Program
(formerly known as Tuition Reimbursement Program - for physicians, dentists and mid-levels)
- Rural Healthcare Facility Recruitment Assistance Program
(formerly known as Health Professional Recruitment Incentive Program)
- National Health Services Corps Recruitment Programs
- To view a list of available healthcare practice opportunities in South Dakota — Rural Recruitment & Retention Network (3RNET)
- Facilities and HR specialists: to post your available healthcare opportunities visit 3RNET
- South Dakota Recruitment Information Booklet
Other financial assistance for high school students:
- Dakota Corps Scholarship Program – Allows students financial access to outstanding post secondary education, while encouraging them to remain in South Dakota upon graduation working in critical need occupations.
- South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship – Allows South Dakota’s most academically accomplished high school graduates to receive an affordable education at any university, college or technical school in South Dakota.
- Build Dakota Scholarship - Scholarships awarded to skilled scholars entering high-need workforce programs at South Dakota technical institutes.