OpportunityTitle: Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program
CategoryExplanation: https://grants.hrsa.gov/2010/Web2External/Interface/FundingCycle/ExternalView.aspx?fCycleID=4c8ee9ff-617a-495e-ae78-917847db86a9
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Eligible applicants are accredited health professions schools and programs. The following entities are eligible applicants:    ? Schools of Allopathic Medicine    ? Schools of Veterinary Medicine    ? Schools of Dentistry    ? Schools of Public Health    ? Schools of Osteopathic Medicine    ? Schools of Chiropractic    ? Schools of Pharmacy    ? Physician Assistant Programs     HRSA-19-008 8      ? Schools of Optometry    ? Schools of Allied Health    ? Schools of Podiatric Medicine    ? Schools of Nursing    The following accredited graduate programs are also eligible applicants:    ? Health Administration    ? Behavioral Health and Mental Health Practice including:     o Clinical Psychology    o Clinical Social Work    o Professional Counseling    o Marriage and Family Therapy     Additional eligible applicants are:    ? a health care facility    ? a program leading to certification as a certified nurse assistant,    ? a partnership of a school of nursing such and facility, or    ? a partnership of such a program and facility
Description: The purpose of this program is to improve health outcomes for older adults by developing a healthcare workforce that maximizes patient and family engagement, and by integrating geriatrics and primary care.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: Contact Nina Tumosa at (301)443-5626 or email ntumosa@hrsa.gov
GrantorContactText: Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration&lt;br/&gt;ntumosa@hrsa.gov