Medical Student Education Authorization Act of 2023
This bill creates a federal grant program to fund medical schools in states facing primary care physician shortages, specifically targeting institutions in areas with high needs like rural communities, Tribal lands, or medically underserved regions. Grants support medical student training focused on primary care for these communities, including community-based education, telehealth integration, mental health care, and partnerships with Tribal organizations and health centers. Medical schools receiving grants must use funds for activities like developing training programs, providing student scholarships, and creating retention strategies for future physicians. The program authorizes $150 million annually for fiscal years 2023-2025, with grants lasting up to five years and requiring a 10% non-Federal match from schools.
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Introduced May 2, 2023
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