Ind. Code ch. 21-13-9

Ind. Code ch. 21-13-9
in effect

Ind. Code § 21-13-9-1 "Licensed physician"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "licensed physician" means an individual: (1) who holds an unlimited license to practice medicine in Indiana under IC 25-22.5, including an osteopathic physician; and (2) who practices primary care. As added by P.L.205-2013, SEC.219.

Ind. Code § 21-13-9-2 "Primary care"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "primary care" means the practice of medicine in any of the following areas: (1) Family practice. (2) Pediatrics. (3) Obstetrics and gynecology. (4) Internal medicine. (5) Psychiatric. As added by P.L.205-2013, SEC.219.

Ind. Code § 21-13-9-3 Student scholarship program for residents in primary care

Sec. 3. (a) The commission, in coordination with the Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine, shall administer a student scholarship program to increase the availability of primary care for residents of Indiana by providing incentives to medical students who agree to provide primary care in Indiana immediately after becoming a licensed physician. (b) A scholarship awarded under this chapter must be used to provide supplemental support to a medical student enrolled at the Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine and may not be used to reduce any other financial aid, grant, or scholarship the student may otherwise receive. As added by P.L.205-2013, SEC.219. Amended by P.L.191-2017, SEC.6; P.L.217-2017, SEC.143.

Ind. Code § 21-13-9-4 Scholarship criteria

Sec. 4. Before providing a scholarship to a student, the commission, in coordination with the Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine, must find that the applicant satisfies all the following conditions: (1) The applicant is and remains an Indiana resident or the applicant is a nonresident of Indiana who intends to remain in Indiana. The commission shall give a preference to Indiana residents when awarding a scholarship. (2) The applicant is enrolled at the Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine in a program that will prepare the applicant to provide primary care as a licensed physician. (3) If the applicant is receiving a scholarship for the second through fourth year of the program, the applicant successfully completed the academic work required for the previous school year. (4) The applicant remains in good standing with the Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine program. (5) The applicant agrees to execute a written primary care practice agreement with the commission as required by section 6 of this chapter. As added by P.L.205-2013, SEC.219. Amended by P.L.191-2017, SEC.7; P.L.217-2017, SEC.144.

Ind. Code § 21-13-9-5 Scholarship selection; maximum scholarship amount

Sec. 5. (a) The commission, in coordination with the Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine, shall select from among the qualified students who will receive a scholarship under this chapter. The commission may not create or use a waiting list for scholarships under this chapter. (b) The amount of the scholarship that may be awarded to a qualified student for a particular school year shall be determined by the commission, in coordination with the Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine, and may not exceed the following: (1) If the scholarship is awarded in the first class year, a maximum of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) per year for four (4) class years. (2) If the scholarship is awarded in the second class year: (A) a maximum of seven thousand five hundred dollars ($7,500) for the first class year; and (B) a maximum of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per year for the second through fourth class years. (3) If the scholarship is awarded in the third class year: (A) a maximum of five thousand dollars ($5,000) for the first class year; (B) a maximum of seven thousand five hundred dollars ($7,500) for the second class year; and (C) a maximum of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per year for the third and fourth class years. (4) If the scholarship is awarded in the fourth class year: (A) a maximum of two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) for the first class year; (B) a maximum of five thousand dollars ($5,000) for the second class year; (C) a maximum of seven thousand five hundred dollars ($7,500) for the third class year; and (D) a maximum of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) for the fourth class year. (c) A qualified student may not qualify for a scholarship for more than four (4) school years. As added by P.L.205-2013, SEC.219. Amended by P.L.191-2017, SEC.8; P.L.217-2017, SEC.145; P.L.108-2019, SEC.236.

Ind. Code § 21-13-9-6 Scholarship recipient primary care practice agreement

Sec. 6. (a) A scholarship recipient must execute a written primary care practice agreement with the commission, with the terms and conditions and in the form and manner required by the commission. The agreement must provide that the scholarship recipient shall do at least the following: (1) Continually satisfy the requirements of section 4 of this chapter during the school year. (2) Complete the requirements of the Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine program by the end of the fourth year after receiving the first scholarship under this chapter. (3) Practice one (1) year of primary care in Indiana for each class year for which the recipient was awarded a scholarship under this chapter, including any preceding class years awarded under section 5(b)(2), 5(b)(3), or 5(b)(4) of this chapter. This requirement includes the time spent in any residency program that is located in Indiana. (4) Return the amount specified in the agreement, plus any interest the commission imposes under subsection (b), to the commission if the scholarship recipient fails to comply with all the terms and conditions of the agreement. (b) The commission may impose and collect interest on any unpaid amounts owed to the commission under subsection (a)(4). As added by P.L.205-2013, SEC.219. Amended by P.L.191-2017, SEC.9; P.L.217-2017, SEC.146; P.L.178-2018, SEC.7.

Ind. Code § 21-13-9-7 Distributions to Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Sec. 7. (a) To receive a distribution under this chapter, the Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine shall make a written request for the distribution to the commission specifying the amount of the distribution requested. The commission shall review the request and determine the amount of the request that should be approved for distribution. (b) The budget agency may not allot money appropriated for scholarship distributions under this chapter until after the distribution request by the Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine is approved by the commission, after review by the budget committee. As added by P.L.205-2013, SEC.219. Amended by P.L.2-2014, SEC.94; P.L.191-2017, SEC.10.
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