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This bill establishes a new grant program through the Public Health Service Act to support the creation, improvement, and expansion of medical and osteopathic medical schools in underserved areas. The Secretary of Health and Human Services may award grants to higher education institutions or consortiums to establish new medical schools or branch campuses, with priority given to institutions proposing schools in areas without existing medical education programs, particularly in medically underserved communities or health professional shortage areas. Grant recipients must use the funds to recruit and retain medical students from disadvantaged backgrounds, including racial and ethnic minorities, rural residents, low-income individuals, and first-generation college students. Institutions can use the grants to plan and construct new schools, hire faculty, develop curriculum emphasizing care for underserved populations, and support educational programs. The bill requires grant recipients to submit annual reports, and mandates that the Secretary provide a comprehensive report to Congress every five years detailing the program's impact on medical education, workforce diversity, and healthcare access in underserved areas. The legislation aims to address healthcare disparities by increasing medical education opportunities in regions with limited medical training infrastructure.

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