The TCWD Residency Incentive is a financial incentive offered to medical residents in primary care (FM, IM, IM/Peds, Peds, OB/GYN) and behavioral health programs in exchange for a service commitment at an approved medically underserved practice site in Tennessee. Applicants are eligible for either $105,000 or $140,000 based on a respective three-or-four-year length of residency. The financial incentive is paid on a quarterly basis for the length of residency, even if you are awarded the incentive later in your program. The post-graduate service commitments are also based on the length of residency. These funds are unencumbered and can be used however the resident chooses. You must be a US Citizen or permanent resident to be eligible for this incentive. 

The Practice Site Incentive provides up to $50,000 in funding assistance that can be used for the recruitment and/or retention of primary care providers at rural and critical access hospitals, FQHC's, rural health clinics, or faith-based/charitable care clinics. If awarded, the service commitment is two years for full-time providers and the funds would be awarded directly to the practice site. Funds can be used for the following expenses: relocation expenses, insurance, sign-on bonuses, loan repayment, and in some instances, equipment. Please note this stipend cannot be used for salaries.

Incentive offers $20,000 per year for two years to Psych NP students in a Master's Program in return for a 2-year commitment serving at an approved medically underserved practice site in Tennessee following graduation.

TCWD's Healthy Smiles Student Loan Repayment Program provides educational loan repayment to qualified dentists, hygienists, and dental assistants in exchange for a service obligation to practice full-time at dental clinics located in medically underserved areas.

The TCWD Rural Rotation Incentive Program is only available for rotations happening in Tennessee. Funds for this incentive program are to be used for expenses during the rotation (i.e. travel, lodging, food, etc.). Stipends are sent directly to the recipients. Recipients of this award will need to complete a 2-page synopsis after completing the rotation outlining their experience.