Medical Student Education Program
ID: 349140Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Health Resources and Services Administration (HHS-HRSA)

Award Range

$0 - $0

Eligible Applicants

Public and State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/349140
Timeline
    Description

    The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is offering a grant opportunity titled the Medical Student Education Program, aimed at supporting public medical schools in states projected to experience a primary care physician shortage. The program seeks to enhance medical education by providing funding for direct student support, infrastructure development, and curriculum improvements, particularly in tribal, rural, and underserved communities. This initiative is crucial for increasing the number of primary care physicians and addressing healthcare disparities in these regions. HRSA has allocated an estimated total of $11 million for this program, with applications due by July 26, 2024. Eligible applicants include 22 public medical schools across specific states, and interested parties can contact Anthony Anyanwu, MD, at MSENOFO@HRSA.GOV for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    MSENOFO@HRSA.GOV
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    BHW HRSA-24-074 (T99) MSE finalv3.pdf
    BHW.pdf
    The Medical Student Education (MSE) Program, under HRSA Funding Opportunity HRSA-24-074, aims to support public colleges of medicine in specific U.S. states facing a primary care physician shortage. The program will allocate $11 million in funding for grants to enhance medical student education, particularly in tribal, rural, and underserved communities. Eligible applicants include 22 public medical schools across Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Idaho, Mississippi, Nevada, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Utah. Each grant may provide annual funding of $1 million for a total of up to $3,666,666 over a period of 2 years and 9 months. The main goals include increasing primary care physician numbers, supporting curricula that emphasizes primary care training, and developing partnerships that enhance educational experiences. Applicants are required to match funding, provide specific programmatic content, and demonstrate organizational capacity, including accreditation and financial management. Applications must be submitted via Grants.gov by July 26, 2024, adhering to established guidelines and submission requirements. This funding initiative is vital for addressing healthcare disparities and ensuring accessible medical care in underserved regions.
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