Quentin K. Tanko v. United States of America, Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Health Professions

BYE, Circuit Judge.

Quentin K. Tanko agreed to participate in the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Scholarship Program, a program established by Congress to address health service shortages in medically underserved areas. Tanko accepted scholarship funds for two years of medical school, but failed to provide the corresponding period of service in a medically underserved area. He appeals the district court’s 1 determination this breach makes him -liable for treble damages. ■ We affirm. -

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On February 4, 1999, Quentin Tanko signed four one-year contracts to participate in the NHSC Scholarship…