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some of the benefits Mississippi has to offer the health care professional.
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Natural streams to national forests...
Mississippi provides beautiful possibilities for life
outside of work. There's plenty to do year-round in your spare time:
hiking, kayaking, hunting, fishing, biking and more.
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Practice possibilities are as rich as Mississippi's
river bottom lands, as vast as its pine forests. Rural and underserved
communities around the state need your knowledge, skills, and commitment. Enjoy comfortable, casual living, and
convenience to metropolitan areas.
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Mississippi's relaxed pace and laid-back atmosphere help you strike a healthy balance between seeing patients
and smelling the roses — or magnolias
as the case may be. You're not just encouraged to enjoy yourself after
hours, you are expected to.
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A musical heritage that includes blues master
Robert Johnson and rock-and-roll king Elvis Presley. A literary
legacy extending from William Faulkner to Richard Wright to John Grisham. As much as the state gives in culture,
Mississippians give more of themselves to making you feel at home. Warm welcomes and a refreshing "never a stranger"
hospitality make it impossible to remain a newcomer for long.
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In Practice
Health professionals talk about their experience with the facilities and people of Mississippi.
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Professional Opportunities
"Coming to Mississippi, professionally speaking, is the best thing that has happened to me.
There were many places I could have gone to continue my HIV research,
but Mississippi offered something that was not available in many other places
in this country."
Leandro Mena, MD, Five Points Clinic, Jackson
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Community Services
"There's never a day that we don't really make somebody's life better."
Marilyn Sumerford, Executive Director, ACCESS Family Health Services, Smithville
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Professional Success
"I decided to come back to Mississippi to give something back to the citizens of this state."
"What we don't get in medical school is the opportunity to see those patients who have real barriers to health care.
In the National Health Service Corps scholarship program, one gets first-hand access to that."
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Robert Tatum, MD, Family Healthcare Clinic, Rankin Medical Center, Brandon
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Lifestyle Advantage
"If you're looking for a very relaxed atmosphere, Mississippi is a great place to live. It's beautiful country."
Stephen Hathcock, MD, ACCESS Family Healthcare Services, Smithville
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Practice Possibilities
Choose to practice in one of Mississippi's underserved areas for the possibility of personal and professional
fullfillment beyond your highest expectations. With truly appreciative patients and the down-to-earth pleasures of
everyday life, there's a distinct possibility you'll want to put down roots. Come take a look at everything
Mississippi offers in return.
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Doctors
Family practitioners, internists, pediatricians, OB/GYNs and psychiatrists are needed across the state.
It's your chance to make a difference — to practice health promotion and disease prevention, and
give continuity of care to the young and the young-at-heart. Thrive as part of an interdisciplinary team
concerned with meeting patients' health care needs. The team may include other physicians, nurse practitioners,
physician assistants and other health professionals committed to improving access to health care.
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Dentists
There is a tremendous need for dentists and dental hygienists throughout the state.
Although dentistry represents the fourth-largest health profession, many rural areas still face shortages.
Mississippi needs your skills and knowledge as well as your compassion and presence in the community.
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Nurses
Nurse practitioners, certified nurse-midwives, and physician assistants are in demand across the state.
Opportunities for personal satisfaction and professional achievement are just some of the benefits of
providing health care in Mississippi. You'll also have the chance to develop relationships of
mutual trust with your patients and render services in almost every aspect of health care.
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Competitive Compensation
Compensation packages await you that are both competitive and negotiable. Most benefits include:
- Malpractice liability insurance
- Health and life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
- Support for continuing medical education
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Scholarships & Loan Repayment
Apply for scholarships and loan repayment through the National Health Service Corps in exchange for service in Mississippi's
health professional shortage areas. Up to $25,000 a year for a minimum two-year commitment and tax assistance (up to 39 percent
of loan repayment benefits yearly) are available. Mississippi has other loan repayment programs for which you also may be eligible.
Contact
Contact Mississippi's Primary Care Recruitment Specialist to find out more about the possibilities that await you.
Call toll-free: 1-866-HLTHY4U (1-866-458-4948).
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The Mississippi Department of Health is committed to improving the health of residents
by assuring equal access to comprehensive, culturally competent, quality health care for all. |
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