Engagement & Resources

Rep. April McClain Delaney Visits Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine: On January 28, 2025, the Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine (MSOM) welcomed newly elected U.S. Representative April McClain Delaney (R-MD) to their state-of-the-art facilities. Rep. Delaney toured the new campus and experienced VR simulations firsthand. With its first class set to arrive this July, MSOM is the first medical school to open in the state of Maryland in more than 100 years. View photos from the visit.

NASEM Announces March Open Meeting: The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) Standing Committee on Primary Care will host a virtual open session on March 6, 2025 to engage with sponsor organizations, explore primary care priorities and more. Attendees will hear directly from authors of the National Academy of Medicine 2025 Vital Directions series, as well as primary care patients and clinicians who will discuss their experiences accessing and delivering primary care in their communities. Janice Knebl, DO, was recently appointed as the first DO member of the Standing Committee. Learn more on the event page.

Applications Open for HRSA Primary Care Training Grants: The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) recently opened applications for its Primary Care Training and Enhancement - Residency Training in Street Medicine program, which provides funding for primary care residencies in street medicine. Street medicine is the practice of providing medical care to those experiencing homelessness outside of healthcare facilities, on the streets, where the patient lives unsheltered. Apply by March 20, 2025. Learn more.

Applications Open for CMS Medicare-Funded GME Positions: Apply for new residency GME slots available through Section 126 and Section 4122. Each program is awarding a total of 200 full-time equivalent Medicare-funded positions to qualifying hospitals effective July 1, 2026. More information and the application for both programs can be found on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ direct GME website under the Section 126 and Section 4122 tabs. Apply by March 31, 2025. Learn more.

Applications Open for the RRPD Program: HRSA is accepting grant applications to develop new Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education-accredited rural residencies through its Rural Residency Planning and Development Program. Qualified applicants must train residents in rural areas for greater than 50 percent of residency training, as defined by HRSA’s Federal Office of Rural Health Policy. Learn more and apply by April 10, 2025.

USDA/NRHA Rural Hospital Technical Assistance: Through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the National Rural Health Association supports technical assistance for rural hospitals to identify and address local healthcare needs and strengthen healthcare systems. The program intends to improve hospital efficiency and financial performance, bolster quality of care and support communities. Learn more.