International Medical Graduate (IMG) Primary Care Residency Grant
Minnesota faces a shortage of primary care physicians, particularly in rural and underserved areas of the state. Immigrant physicians can help strengthen our primary care workforce and serve our diverse communities across the state. The IMG Primary Care Residency Grant Program provides funding to accredited primary care residency programs in Minnesota to support residency positions for Minnesota immigrant international medical graduates (IIMGs). Applications are due Friday, Sept. 6.
International Medical Graduate (IMG) Career Guidance and Support Grant
The International Medical Graduate Career Guidance and Support Grants are awarded to eligible nonprofit organizations and postsecondary educational institutions to provide career guidance and support services to immigrant IMGs seeking to enter the Minnesota health workforce. Applications are due Friday, Sept. 13.
Health Professionals Clinical Training Expansion Grant
The Health Professionals Clinical Training Expansion Grant awards grants to support the establishment or expansion of clinical training for eligible health professional training programs. Providing funding opportunities for clinical training programs will strengthen Minnesota’s health care workforce and increase access to primary care and mental health services for rural and underserved communities. It is now open for applications through Monday, Sept. 9.
Clinical Dental Education Innovations Grant
The Clinical Dental Education Innovations Grant program awards grants to sponsoring institutions and clinical dental training sites for projects that increase dental access for underserved populations and promote innovative clinical dental education or clinical training programs. all applications must be submitted through the ORHPC Online Grants Portal by Monday, Sept. 16.
Primary Care Residency Expansion Grant
The Primary Care Residency Expansion Grant is now open for applications. The Commissioner of Health is authorized to award grants to sponsoring institutions and clinical dental training sites for projects that increase dental access for underserved populations and promote innovative clinical dental education or clinical training programs. Applications are due Monday, Sept. 16.
Minnesota Health Professional Loan Forgiveness: Hospital Nurses
The purpose of Minnesota Health Professional Loan Forgiveness Program is to recruit and retain health care professionals to needed areas and facilities in Minnesota. Loan forgiveness is an important benefit for health care professionals as well as health care facilities and communities experiencing a shortage of access to health care service. Applications for registered nurses in nonprofit hospitals is due Sunday, Oct. 6.
Medical Education and Research Cost (MERC) Grant
The Medical Education and Research Cost (MERC) Grant Application and the Site-Based Clinical Training Grant Application will both be opening mid-August. Subscribe to GovDelivery to receive further notifications from the MERC program.
Rural hospital opportunity offered by MDH Emergency Preparedness and Response
Plan, Prepare, Act: Join an all-day workshop designed for healthcare professionals in hospitals, long-term care, and clinics to learn about strategies for enhancing your emergency preparedness response capabilities. This is an opportunity to connect with fellow professionals in your region. Register now for the Practical Strategies for Emergency Preparedness and Response in Healthcare Facilities workshop being held throughout September and October.
KFF introduces Health Policy 101
A new Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) resource—Health Policy 101—explains the basics on a wide range of topics about health programs and policy in the United States, such as Medicare and Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act, health care costs and affordability, women’s health issues, and the politics of health care. Health Policy 101 chapters are available online and can be downloaded in PDF format. The "101" was created to serve as a mini "textbook" for faculty and students interested in health policy. Dr. Drew Altman, KFF’s president and CEO, is the editor of the 101 series.
The Rural SUD Workforce: Recruit, Retain, Sustain
The Department of Humans services will be co-sponsoring a day-long event entitled, The Rural SUD Workforce: Recruit, Retain, Sustain. It will take place Friday, Sept. 20, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at Minnesota State University, Mankato Centennial Student Union, 620 West South Road, Mankato, MN 56001. This event unites behavioral healthcare professionals, educators, students and policymakers to explore recruiting and retaining desperately needed treatment professionals to serve Minnesota’s rural communities. Interested participants can register online. Please contact 507-389-1094 or workforce@mnsu.edu for help with registration. Continuing education units (CEUs) are available.
Event to address need for treatment professionals to serve Minnesota's rural communities, Minnesota Department of Human Services, July 2024.
Transfer and discharge delays continue to plague Minnesota mental health, substance use disorder patients, Minnesota Department of Health, July 2024.
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