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This bill aims to address healthcare workforce shortages in rural and medically underserved communities by establishing a grant program to support medical student training in these areas. Specifically, the bill amends the Public Health Service Act to allow the Director to award grants to consortiums consisting of medical schools and rural health clinics, Federally qualified health centers, or healthcare facilities in underserved communities. These grants, which can last between 1-5 years, will fund clinical rotations for medical students in high-need areas with the goal of encouraging physicians to practice in these communities long-term. Grant applicants must submit detailed proposals explaining their project, why federal assistance is needed, how they will improve service quality, increase healthcare access, and sustain the project after federal funding ends. The bill requires grant recipients to demonstrate how their training programs will help patients in rural and medically underserved areas access better healthcare services across different stages of treatment. By providing structured, community-based training opportunities, the bill seeks to address healthcare disparities and incentivize medical students to consider practicing in areas with significant healthcare provider shortages.

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