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Medical Student Education Authorization Act of 2023
12/15/2023, 3:57 PM
Summary of Bill HR 3046
One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a grant program to support medical schools in developing and implementing new educational programs that focus on primary care, underserved communities, and healthcare disparities. These programs aim to increase the number of medical students pursuing careers in primary care and practicing in medically underserved areas.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to increase funding for scholarships and loan repayment programs for medical students who commit to practicing in underserved communities upon graduation. This is intended to address the shortage of healthcare providers in rural and urban areas with limited access to medical care. Overall, the Medical Student Education Authorization Act of 2023 seeks to improve the quality of medical education, increase the number of healthcare professionals in underserved areas, and address healthcare disparities in the United States. By providing funding and support for medical schools and students, the bill aims to ensure that all Americans have access to high-quality healthcare services.
Congressional Summary of HR 3046
Medical Student Education Authorization Act of 2023
This bill provides statutory authority for the Medical Student Education Program, which provides matching grants for educating and training medical students and encouraging them to serve as primary care physicians in tribal, rural, or medically underserved communities.
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) must award the grants to public institutions of higher education located in states that rank in the top quintile of states based on their projected shortage of primary care physicians. In awarding the grants, HRSA must give priority to recipients that (1) are located in states with two or more federally recognized Indian tribes, and (2) have established or plan to establish a public-private partnership to support the implementation of the grant.





