Med Center Health Foundation Awards Loan Forgiveness Scholarships to Three Physicians
Med Center Health Foundation in Bowling Green has awarded three medical school loan forgiveness scholarships to physicians Darrin Laswell, Dixi Secula, and Ethan Smith. The program aims to reduce physician debt and attract talent to south-central Kentucky facilities.
Bowling Green, KY, September 22, 2026 —
The Med Center Health Foundation in Bowling Green has announced the awarding of three medical school loan forgiveness scholarships. The recipients of these scholarships are physicians Darrin Laswell, Dixi Secula, and Ethan Smith.
This initiative is designed with the dual purpose of alleviating the financial burden of medical school debt for practicing physicians and enhancing the recruitment of medical talent to facilities located in south-central Kentucky. The program seeks to address the growing need for healthcare professionals in the region by providing a financial incentive tied to a commitment to serve the local community.
The specific details regarding the amounts of the scholarships awarded or the terms of the loan forgiveness, such as the required duration of service in south-central Kentucky facilities, were not provided in the announcement. The names of the physicians receiving the scholarships have been publicly shared.
The Med Center Health Foundation’s commitment through these scholarships underscores a broader effort within the healthcare sector to support physicians and ensure adequate access to medical services in underserved or strategically important areas. The foundation aims to foster a stable and robust medical community by investing in its healthcare providers.
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