Outcomes

Rural loan program established

February 26, 2018

Dr. Jeff Mercer, dean of the College of Pharmacy, receives a $275,000 check Aug. 31, 2017, as a part of a new rural loan program from Executive Director of the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy John Kirtley. They are flanked by Arkansas Rep. Les Eaves and Vice President of the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy Steve Bryant. The program, established by the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy, gives pharmacy graduates the opportunity to receive a tuition loan that would not require repayment if they immediately go to work as a pharmacist in an Arkansas community of less than 15,000 people. The community must be located at least 15 miles from the nearest incorporated municipality or city with 50,000 or more inhabitants. If the individual works full time as a pharmacist for 36 consecutive months in an eligible community, the loan is considered paid in full.

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