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The Graduate School of Medicine promotes and conducts leading-edge research in the life and health sciences, medicine, and nursing. Our research and education programs encompass all fields of medicine and produce graduates who assume their roles as international leaders with creativity and high ethical standards. Our thirteen departments offer doctoral degree programs in medicine and health sciences, a master's degree program, and a professional degree program.

The “Ph.D. in Medicine” is offered in nine specializations: (1) Molecular Cell Biology, (2) Functional Biology, and (3) Social Medicine, in basic medicine; (4) Internal Medicine, (5) Reproductive, Developmental, and Aging Sciences, and (6) Surgical Sciences, in clinical medicine; and (7) Pathology, Immunology, and Microbiology, (8) Radiology and Biomedical Engineering, and (9) Neuroscience, which are multidisciplinary programs with basic and clinical components. The “Ph.D. in Medicine” program is open to students from a wide range of backgrounds. Specializations in basic medicine are suitable for all graduate students, regardless of their undergraduate degree. The clinical specializations are designed for students with a medical license, but applicants with suitable interests and educational goals will be considered.

The “Ph.D. in Health Sciences” is offered by the Department of Health Sciences and Nursing and Department of International Health. The Department of Health Sciences and Nursing provides research and training opportunities for students interested in the multidisciplinary study of human health and nursing, and offers training for nurse practitioners. The School of International Health contributes to research on concerns related to population health worldwide. To accomplish this, it leverages international cooperation in academic disciplines ranging from the biomedical sciences to social medicine. This unique program transcends degree and departmental boundaries.

The Department of Medical Science offers a two-year master's degree program for a diverse pool of students. Students learn the principles of basic medicine during six months of coursework, after which they are assigned to a basic medicine laboratory to improve their research skills. After graduation, those who desire further study may enroll in the “Ph.D. in Medicine” program.

In 2007, the School of Public Health started its professional degree program for specialists in public health. This program is designed to produce graduates who will lead in maintaining and enhancing public health, improving the health of patients, and developing and implementing social systems that contribute to public health.

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Department of molecular cell biology.

In this program, you will conduct advanced research in the fields of cellular biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, developmental engineering and genetics. Our goal is to contribute to the development of the foundations of medical and life sciences, and to train medical researchers who have highly advanced academic and research abilities, and who can be active on the world stage.

◆ Required Japanese Level No Japanese ability required

◆ Applications Available Mid-May

◆ Deadline for Submission Mid-July (Admission in April)

Department of Functional Biology

In the Department of Functional Biology, you will uncover the secrets of life's phenomena and the mechanisms behind the expression of their functions. Our goal is to advance visionary research that will contribute to curing disease, and train brilliant scholars and international leaders with highly creative research abilities.

◆ Required Japanese Level No Japanese ability required ◆ Applications Available Mid-May ◆ Deadline for Submission Mid-July (Admission in April)

Department of Pathology, Immunology and Microbiology

The goal of the Department of Pathology, Immunology and Microbiology is to shed light on the mechanisms behind the genesis of diseases and create policies to counter them, as well as to train personnel in this field. In particular, all classes collaborate in systematically advancing research and education.

Department of Radiology and Biomedical Engineering

Our department advances innovative research in biomedical engineering, biophysics and radiology as they relate to pushing the boundaries of medicine, engineering and physics. We search for hidden principles comprising life's phenomena while developing new medical technology. We train international leaders who can accomplish creative dynamic research in these fields.

◆ Required Japanese Level Basic conversational Japanese ◆ Applications Available Mid-May ◆ Deadline for Submission Mid-July (Admission in April)

Department of Neuroscience

We engage in advanced research to illuminate neurological functions, find cures for diseases and enhance general health. We train brilliant scholars and international leaders with highly creative research abilities in all medical fields.

Department of Social Medicine

In the Department of Social Medicine, we participate in ambitious research on uncovering the causes of disease, preventing disease, and enhancing general health from an environmental, social and informational viewpoint. We also train people able to be effective in all areas of social medicine.

◆ Required Japanese Level Ability to participate in basic conversation and research discussions ◆ Applications Available Mid-May ◆ Deadline for Submission Mid-July (Admission in April)

Department of Internal Medicine

We seek to understand medical conditions and pathologies from a molecular, cellular, individual and group level, as well as to understand the mechanisms behind diseases. At the same time, we are contributing to the advancement of life sciences by understanding how diseases corrupt the phenomena of life. We also educate researchers who will help develop new analysis methods and treatments based on research results. Through these activities we hope to train international leaders with brilliant academic minds, well-developed analytical techniques and creative research abilities in the field of internal medicine.

◆ Required Japanese Level Ability to understand if spoken slowly ◆ Applications Available Mid-May ◆ Deadline for Submission Mid-July (Admission in April)

Department of Reproductive, Developmental and Aging Sciences

The Department of Reproductive, Developmental and Aging Sciences is divided into ten fields: Reproductive Endocrinology; Gynecological Oncology; Perinatal Medicine; Molecular Cellular Reproductive Medicine; Pediatrics; Developmental Pediatrics; Pediatric Surgery; Pediatric Oncology; Geriatrics; and Aging Research. Our goal is to produce independent researchers in each of these fields, provide a shared base in uncovering the causes and pathological conditions of diseases in humans, and develop treatment methods from a reproductive, developmental and gerontological stance, in that chronological order. ◆ Required Japanese Level Ability to participate in basic conversation ◆ Applications Available Mid-May ◆ Deadline for Submission Mid-July (Admission in April)

Department of Surgical Sciences

Our department covers a broad range of academic disciplines consisting of 16 clinical surgery-focused fields, including thoracic surgery, oral and maxillofacial surgery, and traumatology and critical care medicine. While the research we conduct in each field differs, we aim to promote outstanding research, develop new medical techniques, and produce international leaders capable of unique research. ◆ Required Japanese Level No Japanese ability required ◆ Applications Available Mid-May ◆ Deadline for Submission Mid-July (Admission in April)

Department of Health Sciences and Nursing

The Department of Health Sciences and Nursing consists of coursework on nursing (preventative nursing and clinical nursing lectures) and health science. We promote research on developmental support and the promotion of health, the prevention of and recovery from disease, and the creation of supportive environments for each stage of the life cycle, from prenatal to the autumn years. At the same time, we research these topics and educate teachers, researchers and highly skilled professionals who can further improve on them by adding their own contributions. ◆ Required Japanese Level The minimum level of Japanese necessary to understand lectures and communicate with other students and teachers. Students may submit their thesis in English. ◆ Applications Available Mid-May ◆ Deadline for Submission Master's students: Late June (Admission in April) Doctoral students: Early January (Admission in April and October)

Department of International Health

The Department of International Health is composed of six core fields: Global Health Policy, Community and Global Health, Human Genetics, Developmental Medical Sciences, Human Ecology, and Biomedical Chemistry, and their cooperative classes. We ensure students gain advanced technical knowledge in all areas of international health and have the skills to independently conduct leading-edge global research, and emerge as tomorrow's leaders in health policy in international organizations. ◆ Required Japanese Level No Japanese ability required ◆ Applications Available Mid-May ◆ Deadline for Submission Master's students: Late June (Admission in April) Doctoral Students: Mid-June (Admission in October); Early January (Admission in April)

Department of Medical Science (Master's Degree)

We train researchers and educators in a wide range of fundamental medical science fields, regardless of undergraduate degree or major. ◆ Required Japanese Level The minimum level of Japanese necessary to understand lectures and communicate with other students and teachers. Students may submit their thesis in English. ◆ Applications Available Mid-May ◆ Deadline for Submission Late June (Admission in April)

School of Public Health (Professional Degree Program)

 Our school conducts leading-edge research on maintaining, enhancing and restoring the health of patients, people in the community and people across Japan, as well as improving their quality of life. We aim to develop students' abilities as highly-skilled workers who will play a guiding and practical role in the public health field. ◆ Required Japanese Level Ability to participate in basic conversation and research discussions ◆ Applications Available Mid-May ◆ Deadline for Submission Late June (Admission in April)

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Doctoral program: Doctor of Public Health (3-year)

This program’s objective is research and provide our students with the tools needed to detect, evaluate, analyse, and solve the issues related to health and disease in our society. The professionals who graduate from our program are expected to be involved in advanced education and research in the fields related to health, medicine and welfare. We are looking to welcome people from a wide range of interdisciplinary studies, from humanities and social sciences to natural science, who are highly motivated to be involved in the above mentioned research.

Please refer to the enrolment information of the doctoral program.

Kyoto University School of Public Health offers a one-week travel “Super Global Course” (SGC) scholarship for students who are interested to conduct research with overseas co-supervisor. This effort is to promote international research joint-supervision. For more info on SGC scholarship program, please click here .

Important Information about the Language of Instruction of the Courses Taught at Kyoto University School of Public Health

Since the majority of students are Japanese, almost all of the classes at Kyoto University School of Public Health are taught in Japanese language only. Due to limited resources, Kyoto University School of Public Health is currently unable to fully provide language/translation support in classes to international students. International students chose to join us due to our strong research reputation, overriding the language limitations in the classes. Research (discussions and thesis) can be conducted in English.

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Our master’s program (MPH) is basically a coursework-based program (a set number of credits for the courses are required), plus a research report and a presentation of research at the end of the program. Doctoral programs (PhD and DrPH) have fewer class requirements. As of 2019, almost all of the classes, including all core/required classes, are taught in Japanese language only. International students who do not understand Japanese may not be able to follow the classes, as well as the discussions during the classes. However, lecturers of core/required classes make best efforts to also provide handouts in English to international students and/or designate the English textbook(s).

What have the others done and what can you do:

Since our establishment, more than 100 international students have been enrolled, per year approximately 5-6 international students. Students had personal strategies to follow the classes that are taught in Japanese. All have successfully passed assessment, graduated, and now are working in different sectors worldwide. To date, no international students had withdrawn from the program due to the language of instruction of the classes.

For class assessment, all classes do accept assignments, reports, and exams in English. International students can self-study the suggested English materials, opt for peer-support, and seek advice from course instructors and supervisor. There may be Teaching Assistants in some classes, where you can seek help. Your designated department may also be able to provide a Personal Tutor for you. Please confirm with your prospective department and supervisor.

Although Japanese language is not a requirement for the degree at Kyoto University School of Public Health, it will surely be an asset for you during your stay in Japan. International students are encouraged to study Japanese language during their spare time. Kyoto University International Service Office offers Japanese language courses to international students and researchers of Kyoto University. For more information, please visit the site https://kuiso.oc.kyoto-u.ac.jp/life/japanese/en

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The University of Tsukuba aims to cultivate human resources with a global view by promoting international exchange to improve academic standards. The University of Tsukuba was selected as one of" Global 30 Project for Establishing Core Universities for Internationalization" in 2009 by the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT ) to promote internationalization of Japanese universities. In 2014, the University of Tsukuba was named as one of the 13 universities in the Japanese government's Super Global Universities program, to provide world-class education and research.

Master's and Doctoral Program: Medical Branch at the University of Tsukuba established research and study program for international students, leading to a degree in Doctor in Medical Sciences, Masters of Public Health and Masters in Medical Sciences. These programs are designed for students who have completed a Bachelor's degree or equivalent and wish to pursue in-depth study in the Medical Sciences and Public Health. All courses are offered in English for students to obtain Master's or Doctoral degree. For information about the program, please visit Master's Program in Medical Sciences and Doctoral Program in Medical Sciences For information regarding application, please inquire by email at: iga-in#@#un.tsukuba.ac.jp (Please remove “#” from the this e-mail address before sending) .

Dual Master's and Doctoral Degree Program: The program is for students currently enrolled in foreign graduate school affiliated with University of Tsukuba to obtain Master's or Doctoral degree from both institutes. As of year 2012, affiliated Universities are: The University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam), University of Sciences at Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) and National Taiwan University (Taiwan).

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Advanced Medical Physics School of Human Health Sciences

M.D. Professor Mitsuhiro Nakamura

Medical physics is an academic field that contributes to human health by utilizing the knowledge and results of physic and engineering in medicine. We are mainly engaged in research and education related to radiation medical physics. In research, we are conducting research that contributes to the development of radiation medicine. In terms of education, we train medical physicists who have acquired the knowledge of physical engineering and radiology necessary to fulfill their duties in the clinical field, and who have the ability to solve problems on their own.

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From the viewpoint of radiation medical physics, we train researchers and specialists who have the following abilities in the field of radiation medicine; (1) the ability to develop innovative radiation medical devices, (2) the clinical ability to independently perform a series of tasks in the field of radiation therapy, and (3) the educational ability to train the next generation of medical physicists. In terms of research, we will develop new technologies necessary for the development of radiation medicine, and disseminate the research results to the world through academic activities. In terms of education, we train medical physicists who are capable of installing radiotherapy equipment, developing treatment plans, and performing quality control. In addition, the students will also develop the ability to play a role in team medicine through discussions based on medical physics knowledge at clinical conferences with other professions. Through these activities, we train medical physicists who will can take a leadership in both research and clinical practice.

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• Development of AI-driven prediction models to realize real-time tumor tracking during radiotherapy. Zhou D, Nakamura M, Mukumoto N, Tanabe H, Iizuka Y, Yoshimura M, Kokubo M, Matsuo Y, Mizowaki T. Radiat. Oncol., 17, 42, 2022
• Development of a Deep Learning-based Patient-specific Target Contour Prediction Model for Markerless Tumor Positioning. Zhou D, Nakamura M, Mukumoto N, Yoshimura M, Mizowaki T. Med. Phys., 49, 1382~1390, 2022
• Geometric and dosimetric impact of 3D generative adversarial network-based metal artifact reduction algorithm on VMAT and IMPT for the head and neck region. Nakamura M, Nakao M, Imanishi K, Hirashima H, Tsuruta Y. Radiat. Oncol., 16, 96, 2021
• Multi-institutional dose-segmented dosiomic analysis for predicting radiation pneumonitis after lung stereotactic body radiation therapy. Adachi T, Nakamura M, Shintani T, Mitsuyoshi T, Kakino R, Ogata T, Ono T, Tanabe H, Kokubo M, Sakamoto T, Matsuo Y, Mizowaki T. Med. Phys., 48, 1781~1791, 2021
• Statistical shape model-based planning organ-at-risk volume: application to pancreatic cancer patients. Nakamura M, Nakao M, Mukumoto N, Ashida R, Hirashima H, Yoshimura M, Mizowaki T. Phys. Med. Biol., 66, 014001, 2021

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The Takeda Science Foundation provides Foreign Medical Doctors and Researchers with grants.

The Foundation has two kinds of Fellowship Programs that give opportunities for advanced bioscience research works and medical trainings to medical doctors and researchers from various countries/regions by having them attend leading institutions in Japan. The Takeda Science Foundation provides international medical/pharmaceutical researchers and medical doctors with opportunities to conduct research in Japan. From among the candidates recommended by local screening committees in the seven designated countries/regions of Taiwan, Thailand, the Philippines, Korea, China, Indonesia, and Vietnam, fellowship recipients are decided following the prescribed screening process and approval by the Chairman of the Foundation. In addition to candidates from those seven countries/regions, medical doctors and researchers from other countries/regions whose applications have been filed by mentor doctors residing in Japan, and who are recommended by the screening committee, receive fellowship grants upon approval by Chairman of the Foundation. Each year, the number of international medical doctors and researchers to receive support is decided following approval by the Board of Trustees. Fellowships will be awarded to about 50 researchers in total, about 40 from the seven designated countries/regions and about 10 from other countries/regions. The expertise of eligible medical doctors and researchers covers a broad range of fields, from basic medicine or life science to clinical medicine. Between 1963, the year of the Foundation’s establishment, and the end of March, 2024, fellowships have been offered to a total of 1,896 medical doctors and researchers from 48 countries/regions.

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Medical Education in Japan

Kozu, Tadahiko MD

Dr. Kozu is professor emeritus (medical education/gastroenterology) and advisor, Tokyo Women's Medical University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.

Correspondence should be addressed to Dr. Kozu, Professor Emeritus and Advisor, Department of Medical Education, Tokyo Women's Medical University School of Medicine, 8-1 Kawada-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-8666. telephone: +81-(0)3-3353-8111, extension 38320 or 30111; fax: +81-(0)3-5269-7305; e-mail: ( [email protected] ).

There are 79 medical schools in Japan—42 national, 8 prefectural (i.e., founded by a local government), and 29 private—representing approximately one school for every 1.6 million people. Undergraduate medical education is six years long, typically consisting of four years of preclinical education and then two years of clinical education. High school graduates are eligible to enter medical school. In 36 schools, college graduates are offered admission, but they account for fewer than 10% of the available positions. There were 46,800 medical students in 2006; 32.8% were women.

Since 1990, Japanese medical education has undergone significant changes, with some medical schools implementing integrated curricula, problem-based learning tutorials, and clinical clerkships. A model core curriculum was proposed by the government in 2001 that outlined a core structure for undergraduate medical education, with 1,218 specific behavioral objectives. A nationwide common achievement test was instituted in 2005; students must pass this test to qualify for preclinical medical education. It is similar to the United States Medical Licensing Examination step 1, although the Japanese test is not a licensing examination.

The National Examination for Physicians is a 500-item examination that is administered once a year. In 2006, 8,602 applicants took the examination, and 7,742 of them (90.0%) passed. A new law requires postgraduate training for two years after graduation. Residents are paid reasonably, and the work hours are limited to 40 hours a week. In 2004, a matching system was started; the match rate was 95.6% (46.2% for the university hospitals and 49.4% for other teaching hospitals).

Sustained and meaningful change in Japanese medical education is continuing.

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A medical physicist in Japan is a medical professional who contributes to medical care by ensuring that medical care involving radiation is properly performed. In radiotherapy, medical physicists optimize treatment plans and conduct quality control and verification of the actual medical application working with physicians, clinical radiological technologists and radiotherapy quality control specialists. Medical physicists also confirm the accuracy of the position and the amount of radiation doses administered to the patient body, ensuring that they are within the clinically required range, and that the treatment is performed as prescribed by the physicians. They also engage in medical physics research and development related to radiotherapy. For matters related to diagnosis and nuclear medicine, they work with physicians to ensure the maintenance of a clear balance between effectiveness and safety of diagnoses and conduct quality control and verification of the diagnostic apparatus and images, working with the clinical radiological technologists. They also engage in medical physics research related to diagnostic radiology.

1,427 medical physicists (as of December 1,2022) and 79 therapeutic medical physicists (as of April 1,2022) have been certified in Japan by the Japanese Board for Medical Physicist Qualification. They are actively working in various fields including education, research, clinical settings and industry.

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The Medical Physics Education Program is a graduate course accredited by the Japanese Board for Medical Physicist Qualification.

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• 1) To take the examination for medical physicist, please refer to the guidance provided in the Constitution of the Medical Physicist Qualification System of the Japanese Board for Medical Physicist Qualification .
• 2) In Model Curriculum Charts 1 & 3, it is assumed that students have satisfied the required performance evaluation credits acquired through clinical training and the presentations at academic meetings at the end of the 2nd year of the Doctoral Program; it is possible for those who have passed the medical physicist examination to become certified as medical physicists during participation in the program.

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It is an educational curriculum for acquiring advanced engineering knowledge with the aim of fostering human resources who are responsible for research and development on radiation diagnostic and therapeutic equipment. We offer the basic subjects related to biomedical engineering such as the characteristics and functions of the human body necessary for medical device development and research. Applied subjects related to device design of medical devices, medical images, medical information are also offered to students. Students who have completed this program will be given "Certificate of completion of medical device development program".

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Medical Physics Training Course in Japan

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73 Best universities for Medical Physics in Japan

Updated: February 29, 2024

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Below is a list of best universities in Japan ranked based on their research performance in Medical Physics. A graph of 165K citations received by 12.5K academic papers made by 73 universities in Japan was used to calculate publications' ratings, which then were adjusted for release dates and added to final scores.

We don't distinguish between undergraduate and graduate programs nor do we adjust for current majors offered. You can find information about granted degrees on a university page but always double-check with the university website.

1. University of Tokyo

For Medical Physics

2. Osaka University

3. Tohoku University

4. Kyoto University

5. Hiroshima University

6. Kyushu University

7. Hokkaido University

8. Nagasaki University

9. Chiba University

10. Nagoya University

11. Keio University

12. University of Tsukuba

13. Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine

14. Kobe University

15. Showa University

16. Fukushima Medical University

17. Juntendo University

18. Kumamoto University

19. Nihon University

20. Tokyo Medical and Dental University

21. Teikyo University

22. Kindai University

23. Gunma University

24. Fujita Health University

25. Jikei University School of Medicine

26. Okayama University

27. Jichi Medical University

28. Shinshu University

29. Kanazawa University

30. Hirosaki University

31. University of Tokushima

32. Yokohama City University

33. Niigata University

34. Tokyo Medical University

35. Tokai University

36. Wakayama Medical University

37. Saitama Medical School

38. university of occupational and environmental health, japan, 39. international university of health and welfare.

40. Nagoya City University

41. Fukuoka University

42. Nippon Medical School

43. Yamaguchi University

44. Toho University

45. Tokyo Institute of Technology

46. Hamamatsu University School of Medicine

47. St. Marianna University School of Medicine

48. waseda university.

49. Kansai Medical University

50. Kitasato University

51. Iwate Medical University

52. Kyorin University

53. Nara Medical University

54. Kagawa University

55. Osaka City University

56. University of Yamanashi

57. Osaka Medical College

58. tokyo metropolitan university.

59. Kagoshima University

60. Sapporo Medical University

61. Shiga University of Medical Science

62. gifu university.

63. Dokkyo Medical University

64. Mie University

65. University of Fukui

66. Hyogo College of Medicine

67. Ehime University

68. Kanazawa Medical University

69. Kurume University

70. University of Toyama

71. Aichi Medical University

72. Gunma Prefectural College of Health Sciences

73. tokyo university of science.

The best cities to study Medical Physics in Japan based on the number of universities and their ranks are Tokyo , Suita , Sendai , and Kyoto .

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FAQs: Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education (THCGME) Program

Funding Opportunity Numbers: HRSA-25-019 and HRSA-25-077

Application process

Eligibility, priorities and preference clarifications, program-specific questions, selection process, specific funding.

Which Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) should new residency programs apply to?

Eligible entities with newly accredited eligible primary care residency programs for residents who started in Academic Year (AY) 2024-2025 should apply for HRSA-25-091.

Eligible entities with eligible primary residency programs for residents in AY 2025-2026 should apply for HRSA-25-077. Note: Your residency program should be accredited or in the process of achieving accreditation by the NOFO deadline. If selected, you must provide accreditation documentation by the start of the period of performance.

Will I be able to receive funding from both THCGME funding notices?

New applicants may request THCGME support for resident Full-time Equivalents (FTEs) if the requested resident FTEs are not supported by other funding sources by the period of performance start date (HRSA-25-091 November 1, 2024, and HRSA-25-077 July 1, 2025).

Both notices are for multiyear funding. If you are funded under HRSA-25-091, you will be funded beginning AY 24-25, and you do not need to then apply for AY 25-26 funding. The period of performance for HRSA-25-091 is from November 1, 2024, to June 30, 2029. If you are funded under HRSA-25-077, you will be funded beginning AY 25-26, and will not need to apply for AY 26-27 funding. The period of performance for HRSA-25-077 is from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2029.

Who is eligible for this NOFO?

Community-based ambulatory patient care centers that operate an accredited primary care residency program or have formed a Graduate Medical Education (GME) consortium that operates an accredited primary care residency program are eligible. Hospitals and academic institutions are not eligible to apply.

What makes a Graduate Medical Education (GME) consortium eligible for these NOFOs?

A community-based ambulatory patient care center may form a GME consortium with partners (for example, academic health centers, universities and/or medical schools, teaching hospitals, and critical access hospitals) where the GME consortium serves as the institutional sponsor of an accredited primary care residency program.

The relationship between the community-based ambulatory patient care center and the consortium must be legally binding, and the agreement establishing the relationship must describe the roles and responsibilities of each entity.

What is the role of each partner within the GME consortium?

Within the consortium, the community-based ambulatory patient care center is expected to play an integral role in the academic, financial, and administrative operations of the residency.

Teaching hospitals and academic institutions can be part of a GME consortium to assist with academic and administrative responsibilities (see NOFO pgs. 4-5 for full details).

What information is required to receive priority points?

The THCGME Program has three funding priorities. You may apply and receive priority points under multiple priorities. All information submitted by applicants is subject to review. Please see NOFO pages 34-35 for more information. Note: Qualifying for a funding priority does not guarantee that your application will be successful.

What is the work plan requirement for this application?

The work plan should be a written document that you provide. It is not a standard form available on Grants.gov. It is the fourth section heading under Project Narrative. The Project Narrative section starts on page 15. You will describe all aspects of your project under this section. Use the section headers and the order in which they appear.

Does the "Resident FTE Request Justification" narrative replace the typical HRSA/SF-424 R&R budget narrative?

No. You must submit the Resident FTE Request Justification for the number of resident FTEs. The number of resident FTEs requested will determine your THCGME funding amount. You must also provide a justification for the number of resident FTEs you are requesting. The THCGME Program is a formula-based payment program that does not require submission of a formal budget. See NOFO page 20 for full details.

Your application package contains a required R&R Budget Form. To complete the form, input zeros in blocks A-K. Use block L. Budget Justification. Attach the Resident FTE Request Justification to the SF- 424 R&R Budget Form. See page 25 for full details.

When will we be notified of selection/receipt of the grant for HRSA-25-077 and HRSA-25-091?

HRSA-25-091 - HRSA will notify the residency programs of their selection by the start of the period of performance, November 1, 2024. We will send programs an approval letter, detailing how many FTEs they were approved for. We will issue Notice of Awards on or around the period of performance start date.

HRSA-25-077 - HRSA will notify the residency programs of their selection with an approval letter in 2024. The letter will include information on how many FTEs they are approved for to give them time to prepare for entering the match. Prior to the project period start date of July 1, 2025, additional verification will be needed. Funding for these FTE slots will depend on Congressional appropriations. We will issue Notice of Awards on or around the period of performance start date.

Are other funding sources allowable if receiving THCGME payments?

Yes. Other sources of non-federal funding, such as state funding, grants, endowments, and other private funding may be allowable but must not overlap with THCGME-funded activities. THCGME programs must not claim the same time and/or activities for reimbursement. Funding should not co-mingle or be duplicative.

How do other federal GME Payment Programs affect THCGME Payments?

See page 48 of the NOFO to learn more about the relationship between THCGME Program funding and GME payments made by Medicare and the CHGME program.

How will THCGME-affiliated teaching hospital payments affect THCGME payments?

A THCGME payment and a Medicare GME and/or CHGME payment cannot be made for the same FTE resident. This provision solely applies to direct GME (DGME) payments, as THCGME grant funding does not duplicate indirect medical education payments that a hospital may get to cover higher patient care expenses.

For the THCGME grantee to retain GME payments received under their respective programs, the THC residents should rotate at a THCGME-affiliated teaching hospital where the hospital will not receive direct GME (DGME) payments for their rotation time. If a THCGME-affiliated teaching hospital receives Medicare and/or CHGME payment for a THCGME FTE resident’s rotation time, the THCGME payment to the grantee will be reduced for that time.

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Clinical Research Coordinator

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• Opening at: May 31 2024 at 09:55 CDT
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The Department of Radiology, University of Wisconsin - Madison, School of Medicine & Public Health is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) to help advance exciting medical imaging and disease-focused projects! The CRC works as part of a team, which includes physicians, PhD researchers, imaging staff, and other research support staff, to support and advance a portfolio of interesting research projects. Radiology projects focus on anything from the development of novel imaging techniques, to work towards understanding and curing disease. The role of a CRC is quite varied - an average day could include responsibilities ranging from recruiting and enrolling subjects into a study, to coordinating and conducting actual subject visits, to collaborations with the study team on a wide variety of topics.

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Required - Research experience. Preferred - At least one year experience with clinical research studies. - Experience working within a higher education setting. - Prior experience working within a healthcare setting. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail and ability to think critically and/or strategically to solve problems.

Full or Part Time: 80% - 100% This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location. The incumbent must have schedule flexibility to occasionally work outside of standard 8:00AM- 5:00PM weekday hours. The position occasionally requires travel to other, local UW locations.

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