1. 2018

   The COE Program supported 168 training programs and activities designed to prepare individuals either to apply to a health professions training program or to maintain enrollment in such programs during the academic year. These programs supported 1,191 trainees across the country with stipend support. Over 97 percent of the trainees were considered underrepresented minorities (URMs) in the health professions. In addition, 69 percent of the trainees were from financially and/or educationally disadvantaged backgrounds. Additional students participated in COE Programs throughout the academic year increasing total participation to 5,045 students of whom 3,025 completed their programs.

   Grantees partnered with 271 health care delivery sites, to provide 3,935 clinical training experiences to health professions trainees. Nearly 44 percent of training sites used by COE grantees were primary care settings and 58 percent were in medically underserved communities.

2. 2020

   In Academic Year (AY) 2019-2020, the COE program supported 141 training programs and activities designed either to prepare individuals to apply to a health professions training program or maintain enrollment in such programs. In partnership with 216 health care delivery sites, COE grantees provided 3,728 clinical training experiences to health professions trainees. These clinical experiences are designed to help prepare health professions students to provide quality health care to diverse populations. The training emphasizes the importance of cultural competency and the impact of health disparities on overall health outcomes. Approximately 30 training sites used by COE grantees were primary care settings and 43 were in medically underserved communities. Award recipients provided stipend support to 1,359 trainees across the country, of whom 99% were considered URMs in the health professions. In addition, 72% of the trainees were from financially and/or educationally disadvantaged backgrounds.

3. 2021

   In Academic Year (AY) 2020-2021, the COE program supported 142 training programs and activities designed either to prepare individuals to apply to a health professions training program or maintain enrollment in such programs. In partnership with 200 health care delivery sites, COE grantees provided 3,590 clinical training experiences to health professions trainees. These clinical experiences are designed to help prepare health professions students to provide quality health care to diverse populations. The training emphasizes the importance of cultural competency and the impact of health disparities on overall health outcomes. Approximately 48 percent of training sites used by COE grantees were primary care settings and 45 percent were in medically underserved communities. Award recipients provided stipend support to 1,534 trainees across the country, of whom 99% were considered URMs in the health professions. In addition, 69% of the trainees were from financially and/or educationally disadvantaged backgrounds.

4. 2022

   In Academic Year (AY) 2021-2022, the COE program trained 4,027 students to apply to a health professions training program or maintain enrollment in such programs. A total of 1,958 students completed a COE program. Eighty-nine percent of these program completers were underrepresented minorities.. In partnership with 183 health care delivery sites, COE grantees provided 2,888 clinical training experiences to health professions trainees. These clinical experiences are designed to help prepare health professions students to provide quality health care to diverse populations. The training emphasizes the importance of cultural competency and the impact of health disparities on overall health outcomes COEs developed or enhanced 485 courses, reaching 16,213 people. COEs provided in-depth support to a subset of 1,854 students through structured training programs (e.g., summer programs, high school academies). The subset of trainees received additional academic, social, and financial support, such as academic advising (82 percent), counseling (73 percent), and stipends (71 percent) to help them progress through the health professions pipeline. Over 99 percent of COE structured program trainees were underrepresented minorities and 72 percent were from disadvantaged backgrounds.

5. 2023

   In Academic Year (AY) 2022-2023, the Centers of Excellence Program trained 4,512 high school, undergraduate, and graduate-level students, including medical, dental, and pharmacy graduate-level students entering or progressing through the health professions pipeline. A total of 2,445 students completed their Centers of Excellence Program, which included high school enrichment programs, pre-matriculation and post-baccalaureate programs, and summer programs, among others. Select program outcomes include: • One year after completing a Centers of Excellence program, 56 percent of former program participants remained enrolled in their health professions training program, were accepted into a new training program, or were working or pursuing additional training in a medically underserved community or primary care setting; an additional 10 percent were pursuing a health career. • 343 student-initiated, faculty-led collaborative research projects on health disparities that disproportionately affect underrepresented minority groups occurred because of the Centers of Excellence program. Project topics included health disparities (28 percent), underrepresented minority health issues (22 percent), and community health assessments (14 percent).

Single Audit Applies (2 CFR Part 200 Subpart F):

For additional information on single audit requirements for this program, review the current Compliance Supplement.

All administrative and audit requirements and the cost principles that govern Federal monies associated with this activity will be subject to the Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200 as codified by HHS at 45 CFR 75. HRSA awards are also subject to the requirements of the HHS Grants Policy Statement (HHS GPS) that are applicable based on recipient type and purpose of award. The HHS GPS is available at https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/hhs-grants-policy-statement-october-2024.pdf.

1. Public Health Service Act, Title VII, Section 736, 42 U.S.C. 293.