25 USC 1616g - INMED program

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 23, 2024

§ 1616g.

INMED program

(a)

Grants

(b)

University of North Dakota

(c)

Regulations; contents of recruitment program

(1)

The Secretary shall develop regulations for the competitive awarding of the grants provided under this section.

(2)

Applicants for grants provided under this section shall agree to provide a program which—

(A)

provides outreach and recruitment for health professions to Indian communities including elementary, secondary and community colleges located on Indian reservations which will be served by the program,

(B)

incorporates a program advisory board comprised of representatives from the tribes and communities which will be served by the program,

(C)

provides summer preparatory programs for Indian students who need enrichment in the subjects of math and science in order to pursue training in the health professions,

(D)

provides tutoring, counseling and support to students who are enrolled in a health career program of study at the respective college or university, and

(E)

to the maximum extent feasible, employs qualified Indians in the program.

(d)

Report to Congress

(Pub. L. 94–437, title I, § 114, as added Pub. L. 100–713, title I, § 109, Nov. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 4796; amended Pub. L. 102–573, title I, §§ 109, 117(b)(6), Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4538, 4544.)

cite as: 25 USC 1616g