Primary care training and enhancement -- residency training in street medicine - the syracuse community health (SCH) family medicine residency program (FMRP) will prepare 12 residents over three years…

The Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration Bureau of Health Professionals awarded Syracuse Community Health Center Inc. $999,000 on July 1, 2026, under the Primary Care Training and Enhancement program (CFDA 93.884) to establish residency training in street medicine.

Syracuse Community Health Center will train 12 residents over three years in the Holistic Streets-Syracuse initiative, a specialized family medicine residency program emphasizing street medicine and trauma-informed, culturally responsive care for individuals experiencing homelessness or unstable housing. The first cohort of four residents will matriculate on July 1, 2025, with the mobile unit operational in early 2026. Residents will complete dedicated rotations and community outreach initiatives in non-traditional healthcare environments across urban and rural settings within Onondaga County, New York, a region designated a Healthcare Professional Shortage Area for primary care.

Strategic partnerships with Rome Health, Samaritan Medical, and Wynn Hospital/Mohawk Valley Health System will support clinical experiences, including training with migrant workers at regional farms. The training integrates social determinants of health to equip graduates to deliver compassionate care to underserved and vulnerable populations.

The award funds a five-year project period through June 30, 2031, with place of performance in Syracuse, New York. The assistance type is a Project Grant.

Primary care training and enhancement -- residency training in street medicine - the syracuse community health (SCH) family medicine residency program (FMRP) will prepare 12 residents over three years to address the healthcare needs of both urban and rural communities, with a special emphasis on street medicine. This initiative aligns closely with our fqhc's mission to deliver high-quality, affordable care to underserved populations, particularly within onondaga county, new york, a region facing significant primary care provider shortages. Holistic streets-syracuse will offer residents specialized training and clinical experiences directly serving individuals experiencing homelessness or unstable housing. Through dedicated rotations and community outreach initiatives, residents will gain expertise in delivering trauma-informed, culturally responsive care in non-traditional healthcare environments. This integration underscores SCH's commitment to holistic care and social determinants of health, expanding residents' capacities to address the unique challenges faced by marginalized populations. Our strategic partnerships with rural healthcare institutions, including rome health, samaritan medical, and wynn hospital/mohawk valley health system, will also include training with migrant workers at regional farms. The first cohort of four residents will matriculate on july 1, 2025. Holistic streets-syracuse will begin early 2026, as IT takes approximately six months to deliver the mobile unit. SCH will train 12 residents with comprehensive, hands-on experience in urban, rural, and street medicine. The program's holistic training approach ensures that graduates are fully equipped to deliver compassionate, culturally sensitive care, significantly improving healthcare outcomes for underserved and vulnerable populations across the region.