Page 6                                                                Agreement of Terms
I understand that if my application is accepted for the Montana NHSC SEARCH Program, financial assistance may be available to assist with my travel and living expenses.  The Montana NHSC SEARCH Program determines the amount, which is based on a four-week time period as well as the distance traveled to Montana.  [The availability of rotations in Montana depends on the number of available preceptors and the amount of funding our state receives from the NHSC.]
____ Yes    ____ No
If I participate in the NHSC SEARCH Program, I will submit a one-page essay regarding community service performed while in my preceptorship community.
____ Yes    ____ No
If I participate in the NHSC SEARCH Program, I accept the responsibility of immediately notifying the Montana NHSC SEARCH Program of the following:  (1) changes in plans, (2) early termination of the rotation, and (3) problems during the community rotation.
____ Yes    ____ No
At the conclusion of the NHSC SEARCH Program rotation, I agree to submit my evaluation of the experience.  [Evaluation form is provided by the Montana NHSC SEARCH Program and mailed to the preceptor along with your NHSC funds approximately two weeks prior to your arrival at the rotation site.]
____ Yes    ____ No
I agree to respond to an annual questionnaire as a means of determining the impact of the NHSC SEARCH Program on specialty choice and practice location.
____ Yes    ____ No
I understand that for my application to be complete, it is my responsibility to arrange for malpractice insurance through my school.  I have attached a copy of that proof of coverage to this application (a letter from a school official indicating coverage will suffice).  [It will be necessary for you to be covered by malpractice insurance during this experience.  The Montana NHSC SEARCH Program does NOT provide this malpractice insurance coverage.]
____ Yes    ____ No

Signature: ________________________________________________Date: _____________________

IMPORTANT - Licensure Information:  Medical students and Physician Assistant students do not require a license to practice in Montana for this  program.  Physicians in Residency training and Nurse Practitioner studentsDO require a license to practice in Montana for this program. If the necessary license application or information has not been enclosed, please contact the Montana NHSC SEARCH Program immediately.

Please Mail Signed Application to:

Paula Clifford
SEARCH Program Administrator
123 S. 27th Street, Suite B
Billings, MT 59101


National Health Service Corps SEARCH Program.  This project is funded by contract/order number 03-0164P from HRSA of the U.S. Department of Public Health and Human Services and Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Primary Care Office. The contents herein do not necessarily reflect the official views and policies of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services or the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services