Federal Grant Award Summary

The University of Kansas Medical Center Research Institute, Inc. (KUMCRI) received a $373,059 Project Grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Bureau of Health Professionals under the Primary Care Training and Enhancement (PCTE) program (CFDA 93.884), effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2031. This award supports the development and delivery of structured street medicine training integrated into KUMCRI's family medicine residency program to increase the number of family medicine physicians equipped to provide high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals experiencing homelessness.

The project will deliver comprehensive training services through multiple modalities, including didactic education, clinical rotations in non-traditional healthcare settings (such as encampments and mobile clinics), and interprofessional collaboration. Key service components include curriculum development and enhancement focused on street medicine, mental health, substance use disorders, trauma-informed care, and harm reduction strategies; hands-on clinical rotations allowing residents to provide direct care outside traditional clinical settings; and coordinated training with social workers, behavioral health specialists, addiction medicine providers, and legal aid professionals to address complex patient needs and systemic healthcare barriers. The initiative is designed to enhance residents' competencies in chronic disease management, behavioral health, substance use treatment, and social determinants of health while fostering increased empathy and advocacy intentions related to vulnerable populations experiencing homelessness.