Medical Student Education Program (MSE)

The Medical Student Education (MSE) Program provides support to public medical schools in the top quartile of states with a projected primary care provider shortage to expand or support education for medical students preparing to become physicians. The program aims to increase the number of primary care physicians in areas with a shortage. Key aspects of the program include: • Providing funding to eligible public medical schools to support education for medical students • Focusing on states with a projected primary care provider shortage • Encouraging evidence-based healthcare and biological and physiological integrity • Prioritizing programs that align with HRSA's mission and strategic priorities • Requiring recipients to manage projects in accordance with HRSA's objectives and principles The following are key points to consider: • Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education • The program will award 8 grants with an estimated funding of $13,000,000 • The award ceiling is $1,625,000 and the award floor is $1,000,000 • The project period is expected to start on December 1, 2026, and last for 12 months