Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program

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.

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

Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration ntumosa@hrsa.gov