"Incoming Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine students interested in becoming primary care doctors could have their tuition paid if they return to the health system as physicians through a new program announced Wednesday.
‘With medical school being so expensive, this is really a wonderful opportunity to help our students graduate with no debt,’ said Michelle Schmude, dean of admissions.
Tuition relief will be available for up to 40 students per class under the new Primary Care Scholars program, said Dr. Steven J. Scheinman, president and dean of Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. If accepted into the program, scholars will also receive a $2,000 monthly stipend so they will no longer have to borrow for living expenses." …