1. 2018

   The GPE Program provided stipend support to 263 students participating in practica, internships, or post-doctoral residency programs in psychology. The majority of students who received a stipend were trained in medically underserved communities (94 percent) and/or a primary care setting (87 percent). Of the 254 students who completed GPE-supported programs, 75 percent intended to become employed or pursue further training in medically underserved communities and 58 percent intended to become employed or pursue further training in primary care settings.

   GPE grantees partnered with 186 sites to provide 627 clinical training experiences for psychology graduate students (e.g., hospitals, ambulatory practice sites, and academic institutions) as well as 3,140 interprofessional team-based care trainees who participated in clinical training along with the psychology graduate students. Approximately 88 percent of these training sites were located in medically underserved communities and 82 percent were primary care and/or rural settings. Approximately 48 percent of the sites offered substance use treatment services and 36 percent offered telehealth services.

2. 2020

   In Academic Year 2018-2019, the GPE Program provided stipend support to 267 students participating in practica, internships, or post-doctoral residency programs in health psychology. The majority of students who received a stipend were trained in medically underserved communities (96 percent) and/or a primary care setting (87 percent). The GPE students provided 136,678 patients care hours in a primary care setting, 199,989 in a medically underserved community and 30,372 in a rural area. In Academic Year 2019-2020, the GPE Program trained and provided stipends to 251 students participating in practica, internships, or post-doctoral residency programs in health psychology that focused on integrated, interdisciplinary, behavioral health and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) and other Substance Use Disorder (SUD) prevention and treatment services in high need and high demand areas. Of the 251 GPE students trained, 33% were trained in medically underserved communities, 32% were trained in a primary care setting, and 15% were trained in a rural setting. Lastly, 3,920 faculty received training in the provision of OUD and other SUD.

3. 2021

   In Academic Year 2020-2021, the GPE Program trained and provided stipends to 376 students participating in practica, internships, or post-doctoral residency programs in health psychology. The majority of students who received a stipend were trained in medically underserved communities (92 percent) and/or primary care setting (74 percent). Thirty-four percent of trainees were trained in a rural setting. Ninety-six percent of students received training in substance use treatment, 92 percent received training in opioid use treatment, and 67 percent received training in medication assisted treatment for substance use disorder and opioid use disorder. Additionally, 97 percent of students trained at sites offering telehealth services, and 54 percent received training in health equity/the social determinants of health. Of the 181 students who completed GPE-supported programs during this time period, 70 percent intended to become employed or pursue further training in medically underserved communities, and 46 percent intended to become employed or pursue further training in primary care settings.

   Lastly, HRSA surveyed a sample of trainees to evaluate GPE. This evaluation found that almost all trainees (91 percent) sought to work in a rural or underserved community because of the opportunity to apply a diverse skill set and 86 percent said training in an underserved area influenced their decision to work in a rural or underserved community upon completion.

4. 2022

   In Academic Year 2021-2022 the GPE program reported 373 participants and 183 graduates nationwide. Over 142 GPE trainees served in Medically Underserved Communities (MUCs), and seven percent intend to, or already provide wrap-around services. The GPE program developed or enhanced 730 courses, through which 8,445 participants were trained. This reach included trainees not enrolled in the GPE program, but who benefited from the trainings as well. Further, the continuing education for Academic Year 2021-2022, was comprised of distance learning, classroom-based and hybrid modes of deliver. These participants were predominately employed in primary care settings (277) and medically underserved communities (266). Post one-year graduate follow-up indicates that 37 percent of GPE graduates are currently employed or practicing in Medically Underserved Communities; 22 percent are located in primary care settings.

5. 2023

   In Academic Year 2022-2023 the GPE program reported 414 participants and 503 graduates nationwide. Over 371 GPE trainees served in Medically Underserved Communities (MUCs). The GPE program developed or enhanced 1,115 courses, through which 9,447 participants were trained. This reach included trainees not enrolled in the GPE program, but who benefited from the trainings as well. Further, the continuing education for Academic Year 2022-2023 was comprised of distance learning, classroom-based and hybrid modes of deliver. These participants were predominately employed in primary care settings (410) and medically underserved communities (826). In Academic Year 2022-2023 the GPE program trained 3,645 faculty.

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. Section 756 (a)(2) of the Public Health Service Act (USC 42 USC §§ 294; 294e-1).