The health profession advisory committee is created to advise the department on matters relating to the administration of the health professions student loan-for-service acts.

1. A. The committee shall be appointed by the department pursuant to policies and procedures of the department and shall be composed of:

   1. (1) a representative of the department of health;
   2. (2) a representative of the New Mexico health policy commission;
   3. (3) representatives of public post-secondary health and medical training programs;
   4. (4) representatives of recruiting and placement organizations;
   5. (5) representatives of professional health and medical associations; and
   6. (6) other representatives as appointed by the department.

2. B. The responsibilities of the committee shall include:

   1. (1) designate health professional shortage areas of the state;
   2. (2) make recommendations to the department on applicants for allied heath, medical, osteopathic, and nursing, loan-for-service acts; and,

   3. (3) give advice or other assistance to the department as requested.

      [7/15/1998, 5.7.2.8 NMAC - Rn, 5 NMAC 7.2.8, 6/29/2001; A, 5/30/2008]