Funding Medical Schools to Increase Doctors in Underserved Rural and Tribal Areas.
This bill establishes a grant program for medical schools at minority-serving institutions, including HBCUs. The goal is to increase medical student enrollment by at least 5% annually to train more primary care physicians. This initiative aims to improve healthcare access for citizens living in medically underserved regions, such as rural areas and Tribal communities, by boosting the local supply of doctors.
Key points
Increased Doctor Supply: Grants will fund medical schools to enroll more students, specifically targeting institutions that serve minority populations or partner with Tribal organizations.
Focus on Underserved Regions: The program prioritizes training doctors who commit to serving as primary care physicians in areas with critical shortages, including rural, frontier, and Tribal communities.
Financial Support: Funds cover tuition, student fees, faculty recruitment, and clinical training costs for eligible medical and osteopathic schools.
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