New Funding Opportunity Available!
Primary Care Training and Enhancement – Physician Assistant Rural Training (PCTE-PAR) Program: HRSA-22-044
The application deadline is December 9, 2021
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) released this new Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) announcement to develop and implement longitudinal clinical rotations for physician assistant students in primary care in rural areas.
The program will also support the training and development of preceptors in rural areas. This experience will provide Physician Assistant (PA) students the opportunity for longitudinal primary care clinical training experiences for a minimum of 8 weeks in rural areas. The program aims to meet the health workforce goal of increasing the distribution of primary care practitioners who are ready to practice in and lead the transformation of health care systems aimed at improving access, quality of care, and cost effectiveness in rural areas.
Up to 7 grantees will receive a total of approximately $2.1 million to support the clinical rotations for physician assistant students in primary care in rural areas.
Visit Grants.gov to apply.
Have questions?
Join the technical assistance webinar:
Date: September 21, 2021 Time: 2:00 – 3:30 PM ET
This webinar will provide information about the NOFO application and requirements.
For dial-in only:
- Phone Number: 833 568 8864
- Meeting ID: 161 965 7462
- Passcode: 77870792
Visit HRSA.gov for more information.