Virginia Department of Health
State Board of Health
Regulations for Physician Assistant Scholarships [under development]
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 525]
Chapter Information
| Description | Regulations to govern the establishment of an annual physician assistant scholarship program for students who intend to enter an accredited physician assistant program |
| State Authority | 32.1-122.6 of the Code of Virginia |
| Federal Authority | None entered |
| Exempt from APA | No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act and the standard executive branch review process. |
| Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
| Goals of Regulation | Regulations to implement the physician assistant scholarship program are essential to address the shortage of trained medical professionals in the Commonwealth. The regulations will help to increase the availability of adequate, quality medical care. The physician assistant scholarship program will address the workforce shortage by providing financial assistance for education expenses for individuals who intend to enter an accredited physician assistant program in designated schools. Decreasing the workforce shortage of trained medical professionals in the Commonwealth helps protect the health of Virginians by increasing primary care services to underserved areas and populations. |
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Contact Information
| Name / Title: | Joseph Hilbert / Director of Governmental and Regulatory Affairs |
| Address: |
109 Governor Street Richmond, VA 23219 |
| Email Address: | joe.hilbert@vdh.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)864-7001 FAX: (804)864-7002 TDD: ()- |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Promulgate Regulations for Physician Assistant Scholarship Program | Final | Governor's office review in progress. |
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||