Project Grant H79TI087349

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) awarded a $600,000 Project Grant under the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance (CFDA 93.243) program to the Regents of the University of California at Riverside (UC Riverside). The funding supports UC Riverside's implementation of the Promoting Access to Treatment and Health Equity (PATH) for Substance Use Care curriculum. This 3-year initiative aims to train 720 medical students, trainees, and faculty on substance use disorder care competencies, integrating this education into the general medical school curriculum. The program emphasizes developing students' abilities to address biases, social determinants of health, and advocacy for quality patient care across diverse communities. By partnering with regional healthcare organizations, the project also seeks to expand access to evidence-based substance use screening and services, and help recruit and retain a diverse physician workforce in the Inland Southern California region.