Greetings, 

We are pleased to announce that the Maryland Loan Repayment Programs (MLRP) have been expanded! Thanks to broadened legislative authority and greater state and federal resources, the 2023 MLRP application cycle will accept applications from an expanded pool of health care professionals, including full and part-time physicians, physician assistants, nurses, and nursing support staff. In exchange for service obligations, providers and support staff can earn loan repayment awards from $5,000 to $100,000, depending on licensure.  Make sure to visit the program website to find out more, including eligibility specifics: https://health.maryland.gov/pophealth/Pages/State-Loan-Repayment-Program.aspx!  The 2023 application will be open March 1 - April 15, 2023, with application documents posted prior to the cycle opening.

If you have specific questions, please contact program staff via: mdh.loanrepaymentprogram@maryland.gov.

Thank you for your service to Marylanders,

TidalHealth Peninsula Regional is pleased to announce its 2022 Physician and Advanced Practice Provider (APP) of the Year: Nicholas Dudas, MD, FACS, of TidalHealth General Surgery and Kevin Healy, PA-C, a hospitalist at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional.

Healy was selected for his outstanding work with the hospitalist team at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional. The hospital has received several positive patient experience letters from patients not only commending his competent care but also his caring demeanor. Healy has also been instrumental in the development of TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s APP Council and coordinates its educational seminars.

The medical staff of TidalHealth Peninsula Regional congratulates Dr. Dudas and Mr. Healy on their selection as 2022 Physician and APP of the Year.

The Maryland Board of Physicians have released some FAQs on becoming a certified medical cannabis provider.  See more here.

Plan now to join your MdAPA colleagues for our Spring 2023 Virtual Pharmacology Conference, March 24th.  Stay tuned for more news!