THCGME Secures $175M Investment to Expand Community-Based Primary Care & Dental Residency Programs

THCGME is proud to announce a groundbreaking funding milestone of $175 million that marks a new era in community-based healthcare education and delivery. This substantial investment, made possible through the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), will significantly bolster the Teaching Health Center Planning and Development (THCPD) program. Designed with a mission to improve healthcare workforce capacity in underserved communities, the funding will support the development and expansion of accredited primary care residency programs. These programs span key specialties including family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, internal medicine-pediatrics, psychiatry, obstetrics and gynecology, general and pediatric dentistry, as well as geriatrics. The infusion of capital into THCPD is set to transform how future primary care physicians and dental health professionals are trained, ensuring they are well-prepared to meet the evolving needs of communities that have historically faced inequitable access to quality healthcare services. By nurturing a pipeline of highly skilled healthcare practitioners through innovative, community-focused residency programs, THCGME is taking bold steps toward bridging existing gaps in medical care delivery. The initiative not only reinforces the essential role of community-based training in the overall healthcare ecosystem but also exemplifies a sustained commitment to enhancing public health outcomes in regions most in need. This impressive funding achievement underscores our unwavering dedication to fostering educational excellence, addressing workforce shortages, and ultimately building a more resilient and responsive healthcare system for underserved populations across the nation.