The U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture announced 2018 veterinary shortage areas for the Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program last January, NIFA has designated 187 areas as having inadequate access to livestock and public health veterinarians. Now, NIFA is accepting applications for veterinarians who want to apply for a VMLRP award to serve in one of these areas. Applications are due March 16.
Source: AVMA, February 2, 2018. Veterinarians interested in applying can read about the qualifications and application process on NIFA’s website. You can also can view all 2018 shortage areas eligible for awards. Applications are due March 16.