Engagement & Resources

WVSOM Welcomes the 119th WV Congressional Delegation in Washington: On February 26 and 27, 2025, West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) President James W. Nemitz led a group from the COM at the West Virginia State Society’s welcome event for the state’s 119th Congressional Delegation. AACOM joined the group for meetings with congressional staff of U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Jim Justice (R-WV) and U.S. Representatives Carol Miller (R-WV) and Riley Moore (R-WV) to discuss policy priorities and issues impacting West Virginia, WVSOM, the osteopathic medical community and medical education.

Applications Open for VA Health Professional Scholarship Program: The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is accepting applications for its Health Professional Scholarship Program (HPSP), which provides financial assistance to students receiving education or training in a healthcare services discipline. HPSP helps the Veterans Health Administration meet its need for qualified healthcare professionals for which recruitment or retention is difficult. Applications for Fall/Winter semester will close on March 15, 2025. Learn more and apply.

Applications Open for HRSA Primary Care Training and Enhancement Residency Training in Street Medicine Program: HRSA is accepting applications for its Primary Care Training and Enhancement Residency Training in Street Medicine (PCTE-RTSM) Program. The purpose of the PCTE-RTSM Program is to enhance training in street medicine for residents enrolled in accredited primary care residency programs. Awardees may use funds to support enrolled graduate medical education (GME) residents. Applications are due March 20, 2025. Learn more and apply.

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. Applications are due April 10, 2025. Learn more and apply.

HRSA Needs Rural Reviewers for Grant Applications: HRSA is looking for professionals who use their healthcare knowledge and experience to evaluate grant applications. Expertise and experience in rural health, health workforce training, primary care delivery and working with underserved communities is especially valued. Learn more by watching HRSA’s latest quarterly training webinar and register through the reviewer recruitment module.