Engagement and Resources

HRSA Health Workforce Connector Offers Opportunities in Underserved Communities: For current and future clinicians, the Health Resources and Service Administration (HRSA) Health Workforce Connector (HWC) links skilled professionals with healthcare programs and opportunities in communities with underserved populations. Specifically, the website:

• Connects clinicians with healthcare sites for training opportunities and posted vacancies, including the NHSC, Nurse Corps, Pediatric Specialty Loan Repayment Program and the Substance Use Disorder and Treatment Loan Repayment Program.
• Allows users to search for opportunities by location, program and requirements, including scholarship criteria.
• Allows users to connect with a specific program, opportunity or like-minded clinician by creating and publishing a profile. On August 22, 2023, HRSA posted a notice regarding the HWC due for public comments September 21, 2023. View further information on using the HWC.

FORHP Releases Rural Residency Planning and Development Forecast: The Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP) forecasted that they will invest approximately $11.25 million in fiscal year 2024 through the Rural Residency Planning and Development (RRPD) program to establish new rural residency programs or rural track programs. In July, the FORHP awarded nearly $11 million in grants to 15 organizations across 13 states and one U.S territory. The RRPD provides grants to multiple organizations, including higher education institutions and non-profits, and provides assistance through the RRPD Technical Assistance Center to strengthen the rural health workforce.

Reminder – HRSA Payment Program for Eligible Buprenorphine-Trained Providers Remains Open: While the Waiver is no longer needed to prescribe medications for opioid use disorder, eligible Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) may apply for funding through the HRSA Data 2000 Waiver Training Program to defray prior training costs. Payment to eligible RHCs will be done on a first-come, first-served basis until the fund is exhausted.