Workforce Resources

Welcome to Michigan!

The state of Michigan is graced with the riches of unspoiled nature; the world's longest freshwater coastline, lakes that feel like oceans, shimmering beaches, miles of cherry orchards, numerous wineries, glorious sunrises and sunsets, daytime skies of the deepest blue, nighttime skies scattered with stars. If Michigan is where you would like to live and practice as a Physician, Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, the Michigan Center for Rural Health is available to assist you and help find that perfect professional opportunity.

Below are resources that will answer some common questions regarding living and practicing in Michigan:

1. Life and Practice in Rural Michigan
   • Visit www.michigan.org to learn more about what life is like in Pure Michigan
2. Finding a Job in Rural Michigan
   • 3RNet – National Rural Recruitment and Retention Network
   • ACEMAPP
   • Practice Link
   • Michigan Rural Enhanced Access to Careers in Healthcare (MiREACH)
3. Loan Repayment Programs for Primary Care Providers
   • National Health Service Corps (NHSC)
   • Michigan State Loan Repayment Program (MSLRP)
   • Loan Repayment Program Comparison Table
   • Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program
   • HRSA Loan Repayment Approved Sites
4. J-1 Conrad 30 Visa Waiver
   • Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
   • J-1 Visa Waiver Document
5. HHS Exchange Visitor J-1 Visa Waiver Program for Primary Care Physicians
   • US Department of Health and Human Services
6. Monthly Workforce Webinars
   • September 16, 2020- MSLRP and NHSC LRP

For More Information Contact

Jill Oesterle
Director of Provider Solutions
Oester35@msu.edu