Engagement & Resources

Published August 06, 2024

By AACOM Government Relations

Graduate Medical Education

HRSA Issues New Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs) for THCGME: The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has issued two NOFOs for the expansion of existing approved residency programs (HRSA-25-091) and the establishment of newly approved residency programs (HRSA-25-077) through the Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education (THCGME) Program. The THCGME Program trains physicians and dentists in community-based settings focusing on rural and underserved areas, providing training in community-based outpatient settings where most people receive their healthcare. Learn more.

 

Register Now for NHSC Federal Loan Program Webinar: Learn more about the National Health Service Corps (NHSC)’s scholarship and loan repayment opportunities at a webinar on August 21, 2024, at 2:00 PM ET. Hosted by the NHSC, AACOM and the Association of American Medical Colleges, this webinar provides information for primary care medical students interested in reducing their student loan debt through work in underserved communities. Register today.

 

VA GME Opportunity and Information Session: The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Academic Affiliations has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the VA Pilot Program on Graduate Medical Education and Residency (PPGMER). The pilot program provides funding to support resident physician rotations at facilities operated by the Indian Health Service, Indian Tribes or Tribal organizations. The VA will host another RFP information session on August 21, 2024. The application window is from August – September 30, 2024. Learn more.

 

NIH Seeking Applications for HEAL KIDS Research Initiative: NIH HEAL KIDS is seeking applications to conduct interdisciplinary team-based research projects that combine clinical research, novel/cutting-edge technologies and measurement science to help improve our understanding of primary and secondary chronic pain conditions in children and adolescents. The application deadline is November 8, 2024Learn more.