New Mexico expands medical school debt repayment to help doctor shortage

The expansion increases the allowable debt relief for physicians from $25,000 over a three-year service period to $75,000 over a four-year service commitment in New Mexico — for a total up to $300,000.

By: Danielle Prokop

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: May 27, 2026

Words: 310

Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday announced an expansion of the state’s loan repayment program for health professionals as the latest in a series of efforts to address the state’s doctor shortage.

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The expansion increases the allowable debt relief for physicians from $25,000 over a three-year service period to $75,000 over a four-year service commitment — for a total up to $300,000. The …

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