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National Initiatives

Nationwide Healthcare Workforce Initiatives

 

We've compiled a list of healthcare initiatives across the United States. Click on the initiative name below to learn more about what they're doing to support or grow the healthcare workforce.

Initiative Name
Organizations
Healthcare Industry
Workforce Development Focus
Statewide or National
Occupations
Zip Code
California Oregon Medical Partnership to Address Disparities in Rural Education and Health (COMPADRE)
Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU); UC Davis
4-Year IHE
Increasing number of healthcare workers
Other: Sacramento, CA and Portland, OR
Medical students, other: residents
95817
Fully Integrated Readiness for Service Training (FIRST): Enhancing the Continuum from Medical School to Residency to Practice
University of North Carolina (UNC) School of Medicine
4-Year IHE
Increasing number of healthcare workers
Statewide (North Carolina)
Medical students, Other: residents, Physician group
27599
Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation
American Nurses Association Enterprise (ANAE)
Associations
Healthcare workforce retention
National
Nurses, general
20910
Pathway to Excellence
American Nurses Association (ANA), American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Associations
Healthcare workforce retention
National
Nurses, general
20910
Training in Policy Studies (TIPS) Program
American Osteopathic Association (AOA)
Associations
Improving the quality of healthcare workforce
National
Physician group
60611
Recovery to Practice (RTP) Initiative
NAADAC (The Association for Addiction Professionals)
Associations
Improving the quality of healthcare workforce
National
Healthcare, general
22314
National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) Minority Fellowship Program for Addiction Counselors (MFP-AC)
National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) Foundation, NAADAC (The Association for Addiction Professionals), SAMHSA
Associations
Increasing number of healthcare workers
National
Other: Addiction Counseling Students
22314
PREPaRE Training Curriculum
National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
Associations
Improving the quality of healthcare workforce
National
Other: School Psychologists; Child, Family, and School Social Workers
20814
Minority and Underrepresented (M/UR) Caucuses
American Psychiatric Association (APA)
Associations
Healthcare workforce retention
National
Physician group: Psychiatrists
20024
ACVP Preceptor Program
Alliance of Cardiovascular Professionals (ACVP)
Associations
Improving the quality of healthcare workforce
National
Cardiovascular technicians, Registered Nurses
23113
Key to Quality Awards
National Association of Health Care Assistants (NAHCA)
Associations
Healthcare workforce retention
National
Nursing Assistants
64834
Practical Experience Pathway
American Society of Anesthesia Technologists & Technicians (ASATT)
Associations
Improving the quality of healthcare workforce
National
Other: Uncertified Anesthesia Technicians
53214
Minority Opthalmology Mentoring
American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology (AUPO)
Associations
Increasing number of healthcare workers
National
Medical Students
94109
APHA Kaiser Permanente Community Health Fellowship
American Public Health Association (APHA), Kaiser Permanente
Associations
Healthcare workforce retention
National
Public Health Professionals
20001
Future Leaders Academy (FLA)
American School Health Association (ASHA)
Associations
Improving the quality of healthcare workforce
National
Other: School health professionals
44240
AACN Clinical Scene Investigator (CSI) Academy
American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN)
Associations
Improving the quality of healthcare workforce AND healthcare workforce retention
National
Other: Critical-care nurses
27071
AACN Peer Support Community
American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN)
Associations
Healthcare workforce retention
National
Other: Critical-care nurses
27071
AANP Communities
American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
Associations
Healthcare workforce retention
National
Nurse Practitioners
78711
AAOMS National Simulation Program
American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS)
Associations
Improving the quality of healthcare workforce
National
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Surgical Technologists
60018
ROAAOMS Women in OMS Mentorship Program
American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS)
Associations
Increasing number of healthcare workers
National
Dental students; Pre-dental students; Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
60018
ROAAOMS Underrepresented Minorities (URM) in OMS Mentor Program
American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS)
Associations
Increasing number of healthcare workers
National
Dental students; Pre-dental students; Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
60018
ACEP PEERcert+ for MyEMCert
American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP)
Associations
Healthcare workforce retention
National
Physician group: Emergency physicians
75063
RAS-ACS Grand Rounds Webinar Series
American College of Surgeons (ACS)
Associations
Improving the quality of healthcare workforce AND healthcare workforce retention
National
Physician group: Surgeons
60611
Surgeon Well-Being Resources
American College of Surgeons (ACS)
Associations
Healthcare workforce retention
National
Physician group: Surgeons
60611
ASCO Mentorship Program
American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
Associations
Healthcare workforce retention
National
Physician group: Oncologists
22314
ASCO Diversity Mentoring Program
American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
Associations
Increasing number of healthcare workers
National
Medical students; Other: residents
22314
IU Clinical Nurse Preceptor Program
National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists (NACNS) and Indiana University School of Nursing
4-Year IHE
Improving the quality of healthcare workforce
National
Other: Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS)
20191
Emergency Nurse Residency Program
Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)
Associations
Improving the quality of healthcare workforce AND healthcare workforce retention
National
Other: Emergency Nurses
60173
ENA University Pathways
Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)
Associations
Improving the quality of healthcare workforce AND healthcare workforce retention
National
Other: Emergency Nurses
60173
Academic Hospitalist Academy
Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM), Society of General Internal Medicine (SGIM), Association of Chiefs & Leaders of General Internal Medicine (ACLGIM)
Associations
Healthcare workforce retention
National
Physician group: Hospitalists
19130
Adult Hospital Medicine Boot Camp
Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM), American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA)
Associations
Improving the quality of healthcare workforce
National
Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners
22314
AMWA Evolve
American Medical Women's Association (AMWA)
Associations
Increasing number of healthcare workers
National
Other: residents
60173
IGNITEmed
American Medical Women's Association (AMWA)
Associations
Increasing number of healthcare workers
National
Medical students
60173
AMWA Mentoring
American Medical Women's Association (AMWA)
Associations
Increasing number of healthcare workers AND healthcare workforce retention
National
Physician Group; Medical students; Other: residents
60173
Residency Fellowships in Health Policy (RFHP)
Social Mission Alliance, The George Washington University, Children's National Medical Center
4-Year IHE
Increasing number of healthcare workers AND improving the quality of healthcare workforce
Other: Washington, D.C.
Other: residents; Physician group
20052
Public Health AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Federal Department and Agencies
Increasing number of healthcare workers
National
Public Health Professionals
20525
Epidemiology Elective Program (EEP)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Federal Department and Agencies
Increasing number of healthcare workers
National
Medical students
30329
Educational Loan Repayment for Health Professionals (ELRPHP)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Federal Department and Agencies
Healthcare workforce retention
National
Public Health Professionals
30329
Pacific Public Health Fellowship Program
Pacific Island Health Officers' Association (PIHOA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), US Affiliated Pacific Islands (USAPI) Departments/Ministries of Health
Federal Department and Agencies
Increasing number of healthcare workers
Other: U.S. Territories
Public Health Professionals
96910
Public Health Associate Program
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Federal Department and Agencies
Increasing number of healthcare workers
National
Public Health Professionals
30329
Minority Fellowship Program (MFP)
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), American Nurses Association (ANA), American Psychiatric Association, American Psychological Association, Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), National Board for Certified Counselors and Affiliates (NBCC), NAADAC: The Association for Addiction Professionals, American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP)
Federal Department and Agencies
Increasing number of healthcare workers
National
Graduate students
20857
Mental Health Awareness and Training Grant (MHAT)
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Federal Department and Agencies
Improving the quality of healthcare workforce
National
Healthcare, general
20857
IHS Loan Repayment Program
Indian Health Service (IHS)
Federal Department and Agencies
Increasing number of healthcare workers AND healthcare workforce retention
National
Healthcare, general
20857
STAR^2 Center
Association of Clinicians for the Underserved
Associations
Increasing number of healthcare workers AND improving the quality of healthcare workforce AND healthcare workforce retention
National
Physician Group
20005
The National Health Service Corps
Health Resources and Services Administration Bureau of Health Workforce (ACU?)
Associations
Improving the quality of healthcare workforce
National
Physician Group
20005
AAHC Sullivan Alliance
Association of Academic Health Centers
Associations
Healthcare workforce retention
National
Healthcare, general
20036
Fee Assistance Program
Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)
Associations
Increasing number of healthcare workers
National
Pre-med students
20001
Summer Health Professions Education Program
Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), American Dental Education Association (ADEA)
Associations
Increasing number of healthcare workers
National
Pre-med students, pre-dental students, pre-nursing / nursing students, pre-pharmacy students, pre-physical therapy students, pre-optometry students, public health students
20001
Careers in Medicine
Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)
Associations
Increasing number of healthcare workers
National
Medical students
20001
Visiting Student Learning Opportunities (VSLO)
Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)
Associations
Increasing number of healthcare workers
National
Medical students, public health students
20001
AAMC-Thalamus Collaboration
Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), Thalamus
Associations
Increasing number of healthcare workers
National
Medical students
20001
Graduate Student Epidemiology Program (GSEP)
Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs (AMCHP)
Associations
Increasing number of healthcare workers
National
Public health graduate students
20006
AMCHP Leadership Lab
Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs (AMCHP)
Associations
Healthcare workforce retention
National
Public Health Professionals
20006
MCH Essentials Series
Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs (AMCHP)
Associations
Improving the quality of healthcare workforce
National
Public Health Professionals
20006
Project REACH (Realizing Excellence through Academics and Careers in Health)
Youth Healthcare Alliance, School-Based Health Alliance
Nonprofits
Increasing number of healthcare workers
Other: Denver, Colorado
High school students
80203
Home Care University
National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC), Relias Learning
Associations
Improving the quality of healthcare workforce AND healthcare workforce retention
National
Home Health and Personal Care Aides
20003
ATSU Hometown Scholars Program
A.T. Still University, National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC)
4-Year IHE
Increasing number of healthcare workers
Statewide (Arizona and Missouri)
Pre-med students, pre-dental students, pre-PA students
85206
Urban Service Track/AHEC Scholars Program
UConn Health/Connecticut AHEC, National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC)
4-Year IHE
Increasing number of healthcare workers
Statewide (Connecticut)
Medical students, pharmacy students, dental students, nursing students, social work students, physician assistant students
"06030"
NMF Primary Care Leadership Program
National Medical Fellowships (NMF)
Nonprofits
Increasing number of healthcare workers
National
Medical students, graduate-level nursing students, physician assistant students
22314
Central Coast Physician Assistant (CCPA) Program
A.T. Still University, National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC)
4-Year IHE
Increasing number of healthcare workers
Statewide (California)
Physician assistant students
93454
Mental Health First Aid Training (for EMS)
National Council for Mental Wellbeing, Missouri Department of Mental Health
Nonprofits
Improving the quality of healthcare workforce
National
Emergency Medical Technicians, Paramedics
20005
Trauma-Informed Care Screening and Assessment Toolkit
National Council for Mental Wellbeing, Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
Nonprofits
Improving the quality of healthcare workforce
Statewide (Indiana)
Healthcare, general
46204
Behavioral Health in Aging Certificate Program
National Council on Aging (NCOA), Center for Aging and Disability Education and Research (CADER) at Boston University School of Social Work, National Institute of Senior Centers affiliate members
Associations
Improving the quality of healthcare workforce AND healthcare workforce retention
National
Occupations requiring an MSW; Nurses, general
22202
Campus for Rural Health
Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU)
4-Year IHE
Increasing number of healthcare workers
Statewide (Oregon)
Healthcare students, general
97239
AOA Leadership Institute
American Optometric Association (AOA)
Associations
Healthcare workforce retention
National
Optometrists
63141
ADA Success Program
American Dental Association (ADA)
Associations
Increasing number of healthcare workers
National
Dental students
60610
ADA Accelerator Series
American Dental Association (ADA)
Associations
Healthcare workforce retention
National
Dentists
60610
ASRT Student to Leadership Development Program
American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT)
Associations
Increasing number of healthcare workers
National
Radiologic Technicians and Technologists; Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists; Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians
87123
SDMS Foundation Emerging Leaders Program
Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS)
Associations
Increasing number of healthcare workers AND healthcare workforce retention
National
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers, Diagnostic Medical Sonography students
75093
Preceptor Training Course
American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC), The Ohio State University
Associations
Improving the quality of healthcare workforce
National
Respiratory therapists
75063
Clinical Educator Development - Credentialed Clinical Instructor Program (CCIP)
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
Associations
Improving the quality of healthcare workforce AND healthcare workforce retention
National
Physical therapists; occupational therapists; nurses, general
22305
AHA's Team Training Program
American Hospital Association (AHA)
Associations
Improving the quality of healthcare workforce AND healthcare workforce retention
National
Healthcare, general
60606
ACCME Academy
Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME)
Associations
Improving the quality of healthcare workforce
National
Healthcare, general
60611
Back to Bedside
Accrediation Council of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)
Nonprofits
Improving the quality of healthcare workforce
National
Other: residents, other: fellows
60611
Clinical Learning Environment Review (CLER)
Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)
Nonprofits
Improving the quality of healthcare workforce
National
Other: residents, other: fellows, physician group
60611
Action Collaborative on Clinician Well-Being and Resilience (Clinician Well-Being Collaborative)
National Academy of Medicine (NAM)
Nonprofits
Healthcare workforce retention
National
Physician group
60611
Pursuing Excellence in Clinical Learning Environments
Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)
Nonprofits
Improving the quality of healthcare workforce
National
Physician group
60611
Advancing Innovation in Residency Education (AIRE)
Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)
Nonprofits
Increasing number of healthcare workers AND improving the quality of healthcare workforce
National
Physician group, other: residents
60611
Nurse Residency and Mentorship - Transition to Practice Platform
CommonSpirit Health; Dignity Health Global Education
Hospitals
Improving the quality of healthcare workforce AND healthcare workforce retention
National
Registered Nurses
60606
Ambulance Service Manager (ASM) Program
Fitch & Associates
Other
Improving the quality of healthcare workforce AND healthcare workforce retention
National
Emergency Medical Technicians
64079
EMS Supervisor Academy
SafeTech Solutions
Other
Improving the quality of healthcare workforce
National
Emergency Medical Technicians
55040
Stars of Life
American Ambulance Association (AAA)
Associations
Healthcare workforce retention
National
Emergency Medical Technicians, Paramedics
20090
All-in Wellbeing First for Healthcare
Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes' Foundation, Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health, Thrive Global, CAA Foundation
Nonprofits
Healthcare workforce retention
National
Healthcare, general
"02115"
NursingCAS Application Service
American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), Liaison International
Associations
Increasing number of healthcare workers
National
Nursing students
20001
Competency-Based Education for Practice-Ready Nurse Graduates
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), Creighton University, Fairfield University, Johns Hopkins University, Russell Sage College, Samuel Merritt University, Texas State University, University of Southern Mississippi, University of Texas-Arlington, Walla Walla University, Wright State University
Associations
Increasing number of healthcare workers
National
Nursing students
20001
Big 10 Practice-Ready Nursing Initiative
American Nurses Association (ANA), University of Minnesota School of Nursing, University of Michigan School of Nursing, Purdue University School of Nursing, Oxford Medical Simulation
4-Year IHE
Increasing number of healthcare workers
Statewide (Minnesota, Michigan, Indiana)
Nursing students
20910
Disrupting Nursing Education with XR, AI and ML
American Nurses Association (ANA), The Ohio State University
4-Year IHE
Increasing number of healthcare workers
Statewide (Ohio)
Nursing students
43210
Practice Ready. Specialty Focused. Nurse Education Model
American Nurses Association (ANA), Chamberlain University, Loyola Medicine, Ochsner Health, Emory Healthcare, Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN), BrightStar Care
4-Year IHE
Increasing number of healthcare workers
National
Nursing students
60661
Lighthouse Leadership Program
National Associeation of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT)
Associations
Healthcare workforce retention
National
Emergency Medical Technicians
39060
National EMS Awards
National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT)
Associations
Healthcare workforce retention
National
Emergency Medical Technicians, Paramedics
39060
ADVANCE
American Pharmacists Association (APhA)
Associations
Increasing number of healthcare workers AND healthcare workforce retention
National
Pharmacists, Pharmacy Students
20037
NASW / CCMC Collaborative
National Association of Social Workers (NASW), Commision for Case Manager Certification (CCMC)
Associations
Improving the quality of healthcare workforce AND healthcare workforce retention
National
Occupations requiring an MSW
20002
Development of Social Work Interstate Licensure Compact
National Association of Social Workers (NASW), Association of Social Work Boards, Clinical Social Work Association (CSWA), Council of State Governments (CSG)
Associations
Healthcare workforce retention
National
Occupations requiring an MSW
40511
"How to Be a Nurse Assistant" Curriculum
American Health Care Association (AHCA)
Associations
Increasing number of healthcare workers
National
Nursing Assistants
20005
Gero Nurse Prep
American Health Care Association / National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL); American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC); University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing Continuing Interprofessional Development and Innovation (UNMC CON CiPDI)
Associations
Improving the quality of healthcare workforce AND healthcare workforce retention
National
Registered Nurses
68198
AMA Ed Hub
American Medical Association (AMA)
Associations
Improving the quality of healthcare workforce AND healthcare workforce retention
National
Physician group; Healthcare, general
60611
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