Applications Open: FRAME Loan Repayment Program

Applications Open: FRAME Loan Repayment Program for Physicians Serving Underserved Florida Communities

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The 2025 application cycle for the Florida Reimbursement Assistance for Medical Education (FRAME) program opened on April 28, 2025, and close on May 30, 2025.

Created to strengthen the healthcare workforce in underserved areas, the FRAME program helps physicians repay medical education loans in exchange for their commitment to practice in high-need communities across Florida.

A Strong Opportunity for Florida Physicians

The FRAME program is a powerful resource for physicians carrying medical school debt while working in communities with the greatest need for care. According to the 2024 FRAME Annual Report:

• 43 physicians were awarded FRAME support in the 2023 cycle
• Nearly 80% of all awardees are in primary care or psychiatry—critical areas for Florida’s health infrastructure
• More than 60% work in public or nonprofit facilities like FQHCs, rural hospitals, and county health departments

These figures show that the FRAME program is making a meaningful impact—and that Florida physicians are leading the way.

What’s New in 2025?

The upcoming cycle features several important updates:

• Expanded award amounts to provide greater financial relief
• Inclusion of new eligible practitioner types. Though physicians remain the program’s core focus.
• Volunteer service requirements Qualified applicant payments are contingent upon the completion of 25 hours of volunteer primary care services annually.

Eligibility

The FRAME program is open to licensed Florida physicians (MDs and DOs) who:

• Practice in a designated Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA)
• Work in a qualifying facility
• Are committed to delivering care in underserved communities

While other licensed healthcare professionals may now be eligible, physicians remain a priority group for FRAME support.

Apply Between April 28 – May 30, 2025

To view eligibility requirements and submit your application, visit the FRAME Program webpage. The application process is competitive, and early submission is strongly encouraged.

PSCF encourages all eligible physicians to take advantage of this impactful opportunity and continue providing high-quality care where it’s needed most.

Questions or need assistance.

Submit a case to FRAMEsupport@flhealth.gov, or call 850-245-4242 and one of their specialists will provide assistance.

New Volunteer Service Requirement

Qualified applicant payments are contingent upon the completion of 25 hours of volunteer primary care services annually in a free clinic or other approved community service project.

https://pscfl.org/Volunteer

https://data.hrsa.gov/tools/shortage-area/by-address