Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia Department 355 - STATE MEDICAL EDUCATION BOARD OF GEORGIA (Repealed)
Department 355 – State Medical Education Board of Georgia was officially repealed effective December 17, 2012, as per the Georgia Secretary of State’s records.
📚 Overview of Repealed Rules
Prior to its repeal, Department 355 administered several programs aimed at supporting medical education and healthcare access in Georgia. The key areas covered included:
Scholarship Programs: Provided financial assistance to medical students in exchange for a commitment to practice in underserved areas.
Physicians for Rural Areas Assistance Program (PRAA): Offered loan repayment to physicians practicing in rural Georgia.(rules.sos.state.ga.us)
Physician Loan Repayment Program: Assisted physicians with repaying educational loans in return for service in designated areas.
Georgia Medical Fair: Organized events to promote medical education and healthcare services.
Dentists for Rural Areas Assistance Program: Similar to PRAA, but targeted at dentists serving rural communities.
All rules governing these programs were repealed on November 27, 2012, with an effective date of December 17, 2012. (law.cornell.edu)
📄 Accessing Historical Documents
For historical reference, the full text of the repealed rules is available in PDF format:
Download PDF of Repealed Rules
🔄 Transition to the Georgia Composite Medical Board
Following the repeal of Department 355, the responsibilities related to medical education and workforce development were transferred to the Georgia Composite Medical Board. This board now oversees licensing, regulation, and support programs for medical professionals in Georgia.(medicalboard.georgia.gov)
For the most current information on medical licensing and related programs, please visit the Georgia Composite Medical Board's official website.
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