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Support for Medical Schools in Underserved Areas

This act aims to improve access to healthcare, especially in areas with a shortage of doctors. Through grants, new medical schools will be established or existing ones expanded, increasing the number of available specialists. Citizens can expect better access to doctors in their communities.
Key points
New grants for establishing and expanding medical schools, especially in regions with a shortage of doctors.
Priority given to areas without other medical schools and to institutions serving minority groups.
Funds can be used to recruit students from diverse backgrounds, including rural and disadvantaged areas, and to develop curricula focused on care for these communities.
Possibility to use funds for construction, accreditation, hiring staff, and modernizing medical school infrastructure.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_801
Sponsor: Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-16]
Process start date: 2021-02-04