The bill would let the Secretary of Health and Human Services award grants to colleges and groups of colleges to establish, improve, or expand medical and osteopathic medical schools, including branch campuses. Priority would go to certain schools planned for medically underserved areas or health professional shortage areas, and to certain minority-serving institutions. Grant funds must support recruiting, enrolling, and retaining medical students and developing education focused on care for rural and underserved populations. Funds may also support construction, accreditation, faculty, educational programs, and infrastructure. Grant recipients would report annually, and the Secretary would publish program reports every five years.
The grants would go to colleges, not directly to individuals. Students could benefit from expanded medical education and programs focused on care for underserved communities, but the bill does not guarantee new schools, student enrollment, or changes to local health care access.
The bill authorizes Congress to provide such sums as may be necessary, but it does not specify a dollar amount.
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