Establishes a grant program to fund medical residency positions and startup costs for new programs in Illinois.
The bill creates the Expanding Medical Residency Opportunities in Illinois Act, establishing a grant program by the Department of Public Health. This program provides funding for medical residency positions not covered by federal or other sources and startup funding for new residency programs. Entities must submit a plan for accreditation and meet specific criteria, focusing on increasing access to healthcare in underserved areas. The Medical Residency Fund is created to manage these grants, with funds used for administrative costs and expanding residency opportunities.
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