Funding Medical Student Training in Rural and Underserved Communities to Boost Access.
This Act establishes a new federal grant program to fund clinical training opportunities for medical students directly within healthcare facilities in rural areas and medically underserved communities. The goal is to encourage future physicians to establish long-term practices in these high-need regions, thereby improving access to quality medical services for local residents. The program supports collaborations between medical schools and local clinics for periods of 1 to 5 years.
Key points
Increased Physician Access: The grants aim to increase the number of physicians practicing in rural areas and communities with limited healthcare access.
Local Clinical Rotations: Medical students will receive community-based clinical training in rural health clinics and Federally Qualified Health Centers.
Support for Consortia: Grants are awarded to consortia of medical schools and local healthcare facilities to ensure sustainable, long-term support for these training projects.
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