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Introduced
09/26/2019
09/26/2019
In Committee
09/26/2019
09/26/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to establish in the Department of Veterans Affairs a pilot program instituting a clinical observation program for pre-med students preparing to attend medical school. Veterans-Specific Education for Tomorrow's Health Professionals Act or the VET HP Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to implement a pilot program, located at a minimum of five VA medical centers, to provide a clinical observation experience to students who are enrolled at an institution of higher education that has referred them to the program. The VA shall give priority to students who (1) resided in a health professional shortage area, (2) are first-generation college students, (3) have been referred by minority-serving institutions, (4) are veterans, or (5) indicate an intention to specialize in an occupation with a health professional shortage.
AI Summary
This bill, the Veterans-Specific Education for Tomorrow's Health Professionals Act or the VET HP Act, requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to implement a pilot program at a minimum of five VA medical centers to provide a clinical observation experience to pre-med students enrolled at institutions of higher education. The bill gives priority to students who resided in health professional shortage areas, are first-generation college students, have been referred by minority-serving institutions, are veterans, or intend to specialize in an occupation with a health professional shortage. The program aims to increase awareness and empathy of future health professionals towards veterans' health conditions, diversify the recruitment pool of future VA physicians, and expand clinical observation opportunities for students from all backgrounds.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (on 09/26/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/2569/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2569/BILLS-116s2569is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2569/BILLS-116s2569is.pdf.pdf |
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