Medical Student Education Program (MSE)
This grant supports public medical schools in states facing primary care shortages to expand or enhance medical student education for future physicians.
Funder: Health Resources and Services Administration
Due Dates: September 1, 2026 (Full application submission deadline, 11:59 p.m. ET)
Funding Amounts: $1,000,000–$1,625,000 per award; up to 8 awards; total program funding $13,000,000; period of performance: 4 years, 7 months
Summary: Supports public medical schools in states with the highest projected primary care physician shortages to expand or enhance education for medical students, emphasizing primary care in underserved areas.
Key Information: Requires 1%–10% non-federal cost share; only accredited public medical schools in eligible states may apply.
Description
This program provides substantial support to accredited public medical schools located in the top quartile of U.S. states projected to have the greatest primary care physician shortages by 2038. The goal is to expand or enhance medical student education, with a focus on preparing and encouraging students to pursue careers in primary care, particularly in rural, Tribal, and other underserved communities. Funding may be used for direct student supports (e.g., scholarships, mentorships), curriculum development (especially in nutrition and chronic disease), clinical training in community-based settings, infrastructure, and partnerships to strengthen the primary care workforce pipeline.
