On February 1, 2023, the Florida Department of Health will launch the Florida Reimbursement Assistance for Medical Education (FRAME) program. Eligible psychiatrists (both MDs & DOs) will be able to apply for up to $20,000 per year to reimburse medical educational expenses under the FRAME program. The goal of FRAME is to encourage qualified medical professionals to practice in underserved locations of the state by providing annual payments intended to offset their educational expenses .
Who is eligible?
All providers must have a license in clear/active status.
Medical Doctors with primary care specialties, including psychiatrists
Doctors of Osteopathic medicine with primary care specialties, including psychiatrists
Physician Assistants
Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) with primary care specialties such as certified nurse-midwives
The Department anticipates using the HRSA Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) designations to identify areas of unmet needs. Please visit HRSA’s HPSA Find Tool to
determine the potential eligibility of service location(s). For more information, please see the Florida Department of Health website.