Engagement & Resources

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.

Applications Open for the National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program: Applications are now being accepted for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Scholarship Program from students pursuing primary care health professions training in eligible disciplines. Awardees will serve a minimum of two years of service at an NHSC-approved site in a Health Professional Shortage Area. To provide interested applicants help with their application, the NHSC will also host two Q&A sessions on Zoom on Wednesday, April 16, 10 AM-5 PM ET and Wednesday, April 30, 10 AM-5 PM ET. Learn more.

Applications Open for the NHSC Loan Repayment Program: Applications are now open for three NHSC loan repayment programs. This year’s programs have increased funding for eligible health professionals, including an increase of 50 percent in the two-year NHSC Loan Repayment Program award amount to $75,000 for full-time primary care participants. Apply by May 1, 2025, 7:30 PM ET. Learn more.

Reminder: Earmark Deadlines Approaching; COMs, Submit Your Requests: As Congress now turns to funding for fiscal year 2026, colleges of osteopathic medicine are encouraged to submit Community Project Funding requests in the House and Congressionally Directed Spending requests in the Senate. These requests (aka earmarks) can support healthcare, education and other allowable investments subject to the guidelines provided by the House and Senate. Contact your House and Senate members for participation and eligibility requirements and deadlines. A submitted request does not guarantee funding.