Major Grants for Medical and Dental Students Tied to Primary Care Service.
This bill aims to expand the healthcare workforce by introducing grants covering tuition for medical, dental, and nursing students. To receive support, students must commit to service obligations in specific fields or locations, such as primary care or rural areas. Additionally, medical, nursing, and dental schools may receive funding to increase student enrollment.
Key points
Medical, dental, and nursing students can receive grants covering tuition and fees (MED/DENTAL/NURSE Grants) in exchange for a service commitment (e.g., 10 years in primary care for doctors or rural areas for dentists).
Creation of 50,220 new Medicare residency positions over 10 years, with requirements to distribute a portion of positions to psychiatry and primary care.
Medical, nursing, and dental schools may apply for grants to expand student enrollment (e.g., medical schools by 50% within 2 years of the grant).
Relocation grants up to $20,000 are available for physicians, nurses, and dentists who move to and practice in rural areas for at least three years.
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