Resident Incentive Application

TCWD Residency Incentive Program Application

The Residency Incentive Program offers $105,000 to primary care residents in a 3-year residency and $140,000 to those in a 4-year residency program, in exchange for an equal length commitment to serve in a rural area or with an underserved population in Tennessee. General Surgery residents receive $140,000 for a 4-year commitment.
Are you eligible to apply to this program?

Must be a current primary care resident (EM, FM, Gen Surg, IM, Med/Peds, Peds, OBGYN, Psych). Must be in good standing with your residency program. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Residents in their last year of residency must submit an application before December 31st to be considered for this program.
Taxable Income:

Awarded recipients of this incentive will receive $8,750 each quarter until the maximum funds have been reached (maximum funds equal to length of residency program). TCWD incentive funds are considered taxable income. Each year recipients will receive a 1099 tax form to use for their tax purposes.
(FM, Gen Surg, IM, Med/Peds, OB/GYN, Peds, Psych Residents) Please review the following map for minimum criteria requirements for TCWD practice site consideration post-residency. Please note all practice sites must be individually approved by TCWD and deemed appropriate for this program. If you have questions, reach out to TCWD@tha.com.
(EM Residents) Please review the following map for eligible hospitals. If you have questions, reach out to TCWD@tha.com.
By signing below, you confirm that you have reviewed the above information and understand the eligibility for this program, program funds are taxable income, and that sites must be approved by TCWD for the service commitment post-residency.

TCWD Residency Incentive Program Application

Are you eligible to apply to this program?

Taxable Income:

Personal Information

Residency Information

Service Commitment

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