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A bill to modify the annual and aggregate limits of Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loans for graduate and professional students, and to terminate Federal Direct PLUS Loans for graduate and professional students, and for other purposes.
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Hello, my name is [Your Name], and I’m a medical student in Birmingham, AL, and will graduate as a doctor in [Year].
I’m calling to express my deep concern about S.308, the bill introduced by Senator Tuberville to modify Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loans and terminate Federal Direct PLUS Loans for graduate and professional students.
This bill would have devastating consequences for medical students like me who rely on these loans to complete our education. Without access to federal loans, many students who don’t qualify for private loans will be unable to graduate, exacerbating Alabama’s already critical physician shortage. According to projections from the Association of American Medical Colleges and state-specific analyses, Alabama is estimated to face a shortage of nearly 3,000 physicians by 2030, with rural and underserved communities being hit the hardest.
The University of Alabama at Birmingham is the largest employer in the state, and its medical school plays a vital role in training the next generation of physicians. By limiting access to federal loans, this bill would not only harm students but also worsen healthcare access for Alabamians, leaving many without the care they need.
I respectfully urge Senator Tuberville to reconsider this bill and work toward solutions that support medical students and address Alabama’s healthcare needs.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
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Hello, my name is [Your Name], and I am a [Specialty] physician [practicing in / from] ____ , AL.
I’m calling to express my deep concern about S.308, the bill introduced by Senator Tuberville to modify Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loans and terminate Federal Direct PLUS Loans for graduate and professional students.
This bill would have devastating consequences for student doctors who rely on these loans to complete our education. Without access to federal loans, many students who don’t qualify for private loans will be unable to graduate, exacerbating Alabama’s already critical physician shortage. Alabama is estimated to face a shortage of nearly 3,000 physicians by 2030, with rural and underserved communities being hit the hardest.
The UAB Heersink School of Medicine, South Alabama School of Medicine, and Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine play a vital role in training the next generation of physicians to serve our state. By limiting access to federal loans, this bill would not only harm students but also worsen healthcare access for Alabamians, leaving many without the care they need.
I respectfully urge Senator Tuberville to reconsider this bill and work toward solutions that support medical students and address Alabama’s healthcare needs.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
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Consider personalizing your message, but keep it under 1 minute:
I was born and raised in _____ , AL, and graduated from [ ___ High School / ______ University ]. I have spent the last ____ years of my life dedicated to becoming a doctor, and I will be the ____ doctor in my family.
References:
https://aohw.org/2023-health-workforce-brief
https://www.aamc.org/data-reports/workforce/report/physician-workforce-projections
https://human-resources-health.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12960-020-0448-3