The key to a healthy and socially sustainable Hawaiʻi is the recruitment of and care for our health workforce. We, at AHEC, want to see capable clinics in every small community where every locals can receive the care they need. We have a plethora of resources designed specifically for YOU!
Here to help you on your journey to Practicing in Hawaiʻi. Learn about resources available to you as a physician, talk to recruiters at the major health providers in the state, and get connected with others in your community.
The Healthcare Education Loan Repayment Program (HELP), funded by the Hawai‘i State Legislature, provides qualified educational loan debt repayment to health professionals licensed, or otherwise certified, to practice in and provide care to patients in Hawai‘i. The State expects HELP to help improve the number of providers in medically underserved areas of Hawai‘i, as well as improve the recruitment and retention of healthcare workers caring for the people of Hawai‘i.
The Hawaii State Loan Repayment Program (HSLRP) is a federal grant to pay off educational loans for primary care and behavioral health providers who care for patients at non-profit organizations in designated Health Professional Shortage Areas of Hawaii. It is designed to incentivize care in the areas of Hawaii where it is most needed. 
AHEC operates a free-to-use Health Careers Job Board. Visited by an average of 100 viewers daily. View over 150 openings for MD, Physician Assistant, and Advance Practice Registered Nurses from organizations from around the state. Free for Job Seekers and Employers!
The Hawaiʻi Health Workforce Summit is a free one-day conference open to all healthcare professionals in and associated with Hawaiʻi. Annually we expect 600-plus participants from our own health workforce. Get engaged and get registered!
AHEC conducts an annual physician workforce assessment to see how many full-time physicians Hawaii has, and where they are. All of the findings of our assessments are available here for public access.
Data collection for our annual assessment is made possible by our hard working volunteers.
Project ECHO® (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) is a medical education and mentoring model that builds primary care capacity while improving access to specialty health care in rural communities. The Project ECHO® increases access to specialty treatment by providing front-line clinicians with the knowledge and support needed to manage patients with complex conditions.The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. If you are employed by a U.S. federal, state, local, or tribal government or not-for-profit organization, you might be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Keep reading to see whether you might qualify.
Specialty Education Loan Repayment Program (SELRP) provides financial assistance to physicians in the form of a loan repayment to recent graduates of an accredited medical or osteopathic school, and are currently enrolled or matched to a residency identified as a shortage by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The loan repayment is $40,000 a year with a maximum of $160,000. In return the recipient would agree to serve in a clinical practice at a VA facility for a period of 12 months for each $40,000 of loan repayment with a minimum of 24 months of obligated service.
The VA Health Professional Scholarship Program Provides financial assistance to students receiving education or training in a direct or indirect health-care services discipline (Title 38 and Hybrid Title 38 occupations); and assists in providing an adequate supply of such personnel for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). HPSP helps the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) meet its need for qualified healthcare professionals for which recruitment or retention is difficult. Each year the VA assesses the needs based off the annual workforce data. To see the specialties eligible for scholarships see the HPSP portal listed below.
The NIH Loan Repayment Programs (LRPs) are a set of programs established by Congress and designed to recruit and retain highly qualified health professionals into biomedical or biobehavioral research careers. The escalating costs of advanced education and training in medicine and clinical specialties are forcing some scientists to abandon their research careers for higher-paying private industry or private practice careers.
On June 13, 2018, Governor David Ige signed into law Act 43 which created the Hawai‘i Preceptor Tax Credit. Beginning in 2019, eligible healthcare providers who serve as preceptors to eligible students may apply for the credit. This tax incentive is expected to increase the number of providers who are willing to serve as preceptors for students who will eventually become primary care providers in Hawai‘i.
You’ve dedicated your life to helping others. We’ve dedicated this loan to helping you.
A jumbo mortgage program for eligible medical professionals.
Home loans for Medical Professionals!
You dedicate time and energy caring for your patients. At Bank of Hawai'i, we think it's time someone cared for you. Tailored to meet your needs, our home loan program for medical professionals offers exclusive benefits designed to help you purchase your next home.
Bank of Hawai'i - Home loans for Medical Professionals (Flyer)
For physicians and dentists, buying that dream home can become a reality with Central Pacific Bank's White Coat Program!
American Savings Bank is happy to announce its exclusive offer for our hometown heroes! Receive one half (0.5) point off your loan origination points!
American Savings Bank - Exclusive Home Loan Offers for Our Hometown Heroes (Flyer)