Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine Student Earns HHSC Scholarship

Hamzah Mughal, a class of 2023 NSU Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine student, was accepted into the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Scholarship Program. NHSC scholars receive three benefits in exchange for providing primary care service in one its designated Health Professional Shortage Areas—full coverage of the scholar’s tuition for as many years designated in his/her contract; a monthly stipend to aid with living expenses; and reimbursement of the student’s other reasonable costs, such as required materials, lab fees, etc. Student physicians who are awarded this scholarship must pursue a residency program in any of the primary care fields designated by the NHSC.