Maryland Department of Health
Office of Population Health Improvement

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Office of Workforce Development

Overview

To improve accessibility and quality of care by implementing a program to increase in health care providers across the state, especially in rural areas of the State, areas considered to have health professional shortages, and/or medically underserved areas/populations.

Initiatives

  • Ensure adequate health workforce, especially in the most high-need areas.

  • Market and Administer Workforce Programs (J-1 Visa, State Loan Repayment Program, National Health Service Corps, Preceptor Tax Credit​) to expand access in underserved communities.

  • The OPHI Behavioral Health Workforce Development and Expansion activities focus on supporting and increasing the number of behavioral health professionals in Maryland.

  • Utilize data and local community engagement to understand workforce needs.

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Programs

Loan Repayment Programs and Scholarships

Behavioral Health Workforce Dev. & Expan.

Tax Credit

Foreign Physicians Waivers
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Where can I learn more?

To sign up for our Workforce Listserv to receive updates about our programs click​ he​re​​​​. 


For further questions, please contact us:
Office of Health Care Access and Workforce Development
Maryland Department of Health
Baltimore, MD 21201
Phone: 410-767-6123
mdh.providerworkforceprograms@maryland.gov. 


For our updated contact information, please refer to the toolbar 'Popular Links' for the 'Staff Directory.'


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Last updated: 06-02-2025