Federal Grant Award Summary

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) School of Medicine received a $873,764 Project Grant award, effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2030, from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Bureau of Health Professionals under the Primary Care Training and Enhancement (PCTE) program (CFDA 93.884). The award supports the development and implementation of an evidence-based Street Medicine residency training curriculum within UNR's ACGME-accredited Department of Family Medicine. The program equips medical residents with specialized skills to address social determinants of health and deliver primary medical and behavioral healthcare services to individuals experiencing homelessness in non-traditional settings including shelters, encampments, and temporary housing.

The project delivers comprehensive didactic training, specialized clinical rotations, and experiential learning experiences designed to increase the number of primary care providers with expertise in serving unhoused populations. Key deliverables include robust curriculum development targeting complex health conditions prevalent in homeless populations, interdisciplinary team training, cultural competence and stigma reduction education, and remote clinical experiences. The program serves both urban (Washoe County) and rural (Lyon County) communities in Nevada, with training extended to youth, adolescents, and adults across the health professions continuum to address critical gaps in healthcare provider preparedness for vulnerable and at-risk populations.