Guam § 54106 - Service Obligation.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 54106 — Service Obligation., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 54106. Service Obligation.
(a) The participant agrees to actively engage in full-time
professional practice in Guam in the qualifying health specialty in
which he or she was educated for not less than five (5) years as
the Committee requires. The taking of a medical residency
program in Guam shall be credited toward the practice
requirements at the rate of one-third (1/3) year of full-time
practice for each year of service in a medical residency program
in Guam.
(b) Participants who participate in an accelerated track are
required to serve the equivalent of the non-accelerated track of the
similar program.
(c) Prior to disbursing any funds to the participant’s accepted
school, the Scholarship Office shall enter into a contract with the
participant outlining the service obligation. Such contract shall
include a repayment plan should the participant default on their
obligation. The repayment plan may include a deferment of up to
six (6) months after the participant’s graduation or residency,
whichever is later.
COL5/16/2022
CH. 54 BIRÅDA ACT
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 54106
What does Guam Code Annotated § 54106 cover?
Section 54106 ("Service Obligation.") is part of the Guam Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Guam. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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