Expanding Medical Education Act

Increased Medical Education in Underserved Areas: The Secretary may award grants to establish or expand schools of medicine or osteopathic medicine in areas where no other such school is based, specifically targeting medically underserved communities or health professional shortage areas (Section 2(b)(1)).

Support for Diverse Student Populations: Grant funds are required to be used to recruit, enroll, and retain students from disadvantaged backgrounds, including those from racial and ethnic groups underrepresented in medicine, rural and underserved areas, low-income individuals, and first-generation college students (Section 2(d)(1)(A)).

Improved Healthcare Services: The bill directs funds toward developing curricula that emphasize care for rural and underserved populations, including care that is accessible and culturally and linguistically appropriate (Section 2(d)(1)(B)).

Support for Minority-Serving Institutions: Priority is given to minority-serving institutions or those proposing to establish such institutions in areas where no other such school exists (Section 2(b)(1)(A) and (b)(2)).

Workforce and Infrastructure Development: Funds may be used to hire faculty from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, modernize infrastructure, and support educational programs (Section 2(d)(2)).