Song-Brown Healthcare Workforce Training Programs

The Song-Brown program aims to increase the number of students and residents receiving quality primary care education and training in areas of unmet need throughout California.

Primary Care Residency (PCR)#

Eligibility#

Accredited primary care residency training programs (Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, or Pediatrics), either traditional or Teaching Health Center (THC).

Application Dates#

• Opened July 18, 2023, at 3:00 p.m.
• Early Submission Review September 7, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. 
• Closed September 28, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. 

Eligible programs may apply for Existing, Expansion, THC, or New Program funding.

Webinars#

Two informational sessions were held on July 27, 2023. These webinars included information regarding eligibility and how to apply.

• Recording for Session 1: July 27, 2023, from 10:00am-11:00am
• Recording for Session 2: July 27, 2023, from 2:00pm-3:00pm

Resources#

• Song-Brown Glossary
• Song-Brown Certification and Final Report Guide
• Song-Brown Scoring Document
• Primary Care Shortage Area (PCSA) Report
• Expansion Letter Sample
• Letter of Sustainability Sample
• 2023-24 PCR Grant Guide
• Technical Assistance Guide

Notice of Award#

• January 2024

Funding Awards#

• 2023-24 PCR Awards

Testimonials#

• Dr. Debbie Lupeika, MD Shasta Community Health Center Family Medicine Residency Program

Outcomes#

• PCR Outcomes

Family Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (FNP/PA) #

Eligibility#

California accredited/approved Family Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant programs are eligible to apply.

Application Dates#

• Opens September 28, 2023, at 3:00 p.m.
• Early Submission Review October 26, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. 
• Closes November 9, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. 

Resources#

• 2023-24 FNP/PA Grant Guide
• Song-Brown Glossary
• Song-Brown Certification and Final Report Guide
• PCSA Report
• Song-Brown Scoring Process
• Webinar Meeting Materials/Technical Assistance Guide (Coming Soon)

Notice of Award#

• February 2024

Funding Awards#

• 2022-2023 FNP/PA Awards

Outcomes#

• FNP/PA Outcomes

Family Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (FNP/PA) Postgraduate Fellowship#

Eligibility#

Programs that provide postgraduate family nurse practitioner/physician assistant (FNP/PA) fellowships for clinical training in primary care. Programs shall be affiliated with an ambulatory care setting within underserved communities. Ambulatory settings include but are not limited to primary care clinics, federally qualified health centers, and rural health clinics.

Application Dates#

• Opens September 28, 2023, at 3:00 p.m.
• Early Submission Review October 26, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. 
• Closes November 9, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. 

Resources#

• 2023-24 FNP/PA Postgraduate Fellowship Grant Guide

Notice of Award#

• February 2024

Registered Nurses (RN)#

Application Dates#

• Opens October 10, 2023, at 3:00 p.m.
• Early Submission Review November 8, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. 
• Closes November 29, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. 

Eligibility#

Board of Registered Nurse approved pre-licensure (ADN, BSN, MSN) programs are eligible to apply.

Resources#

• 2023-24 RN Grant Guide (Coming Soon)
• Technical Assistance Guide
• RN Standards
• Song-Brown Glossary
• Song-Brown Certification and Final Report Guide
• Registered Nurse Shortage Area (RNSA) Report
• Song-Brown Scoring Process 

Notice of Award#

• February 2024

Funding Awards#

• 2022-2023 Registered Nurse Education Program Awards

Outcomes#

• RN Outcomes

Midwifery#

Eligibility#

California accredited/approved Certified Nurse Midwifery and Licensed Midwifery programs are eligible to apply.

Application Dates#

• Opens September 28, 2023, at 3:00 p.m.
• Early Submission Review October 26, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. 
• Closes November 9, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. 

Resources#

• 2023-24 Midwifery Grant Guide

Notice of Award#

• February 2024

Frequently Asked Questions#

Who is eligible to apply for Song-Brown Health Care Workforce Training Act funding?

Accredited family practice residency programs, physician assistant/family nurse practitioner programs and registered nurse programs can apply for funding.

Can students apply for Song-Brown Health Care Workforce Training Act funding?

No, funding is not available to individual students. However, students do benefit from this program if the training program they are participating in has been awarded Song-Brown funding.

When do training programs apply for Song-Brown Health Care Workforce Training Act funding?

HWDD releases applications on an annual basis for each funding program. See the sections above for more information.

Contact Us#

Email: SongBrown@hcai.ca.gov

Phone: (916) 326-3700

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