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Florida Reimbursement Assistance for Medical Education

Frame Program

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The 2025 application cycle will open April 28, 2025, and close on May 30, 2025. For more information about the program, please visit the FRAMEworks portal.

The Florida Reimbursement Assistance for Medical Education (FRAME) program is designed to encourage qualified medical professionals to practice in underserved areas of the state.

The FRAME program offers annual payments to offset loans and educational expenses incurred during the pursuit of medical, dental, mental health, or nursing degrees and licensure.

Award Amounts

Physicians

25% of Loan Principal $150,000 Max (all years)
 4 Years of Eligibility

AAPRNs

25% of Loan Principal $90,000 Max (all years)
 4 Years of Eligibility

Dentists

20% of Loan Principal $250,000 Max (all years)
 5 Years of Eligibility

Mental Health

25% of Loan Principal $75,000 Max (all years)
 4 Years of Eligibility

PAs & APRNs

25% of Loan Principal $75,000 Max (all years)
 4 Years of Eligibility

LPNs & RNs

25% of Loan Principal $45,000 Max (all years)
 4 Years of Eligibility

Dental Hygienist

20% of Loan Principal $37,500 Max (all years)
 5 Years of Eligibility

 

Eligible Practitioners

  • Physicians with primary care specialties, including psychiatrists
  • Physician assistants (PA)
  • Advanced practice registered nurses (APRN) with primary care specialties
  • APRNs registered to engage in autonomous practice under section 464.0123, Florida Statutes (AP APRN)
  • Licensed practical nurses (LPN)
  • Registered nurses (RN)
  • Licensed clinical social workers, licensed marriage and family therapists, licensed mental health counselors, and licensed psychologists
  • Dentists
  • Dental hygienists

All applicants must hold a clear/active Florida license throughout the entire cycle from application submission to receipt of awards if selected.

Annual Reports

New Volunteer Service Requirement

Qualified applicant payments are contingent upon the completion of 25 hours of volunteer primary care services annually in a free clinic or other approved community service project.