Engagement & Resources

Reminder: Earmark Deadlines Approaching in the Senate; COMs, Submit Your Requests: As Congress turns to funding for fiscal year (FY) 2027, COMs are encouraged to submit Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) requests in the Senate. These requests (aka earmarks) can support healthcare, education and other allowable investments subject to the guidelines provided by the Senate. Contact your Senate member offices for participation and eligibility requirements and deadlines. Please note that a submitted request does not guarantee funding.

AHRQ National Center for Excellence in Primary Care Research (NCEPCR) Webinar: The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is hosting a webinar, Practice-Based Research Networks: The Value of Research in Real Primary Care Practices, on April 9, 2026, from 2:00-3:30 PM ET. During the webinar, participants will hear key findings from AHRQ’s Primary Care Practice-Based Research Networks Publications, 2014–2023: Synthesis Report. Learn more.

National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Scholarship Program Accepting Applications: HRSA provides the NHSC scholarship for students pursuing primary care health professions training in eligible disciplines who agree to serve a minimum two years of service at an NHSC-approved site in a Health Professional Shortage Area. The scholarship covers tuition and eligible fees, a monthly stipend for living expenses and an annual payment to cover other reasonable educational costs. Applications are open through April 16, 2026, at 7:30 PM ET. Learn more.

Join Us at Educating Leaders 2026: The AACOM Annual Conference will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada, from April 22-24, 2026. Our conference is the premier gathering for leaders, educators, staff and students from osteopathic medical colleges across the United States. Government Relations sessions will cover how rising costs, regulatory developments and evolving federal policies are affecting osteopathic medical students and institutions. For more information and to see the full conference line-up, visit our Educating Leaders home page.

NIH Strategic Plan 2027-2031 - Public Webinar and Request for Information (RFI): Leadership at NIH will host a public webinar on April 8, 2026 regarding the agency’s Strategic Plan for FY27-31. Presenters will introduce a framework for the plan, outline how it’s developed and answer attendees’ questions. Register here. NIH also issued an RFI to solicit feedback from the medical and research communities and the general public regarding the framework for the strategic plan. Responses are due at 11:59 PM ET on May 16, 2026. Learn more.