Subcommittee delays student-loan program for physicians amid budget concerns HB 663, a sponsor-backed plan to permit up to $50,000 per year in state-backed student loans for medical students who commit to practice in high-need specialties in rural/underserved Virginia areas, drew broad support from medical societies and students but was laid on the table 5–2 due to fiscal concerns.

A groundbreaking program to alleviate student debt for future physicians in Virginia was just tabled, leaving many wondering about the future of healthcare in rural areas.

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