Engagement & Resources

AACOM and Sallie Mae Launch Student Assistance Line and Webinar: As part of its strategic collaboration with AACOM, Sallie Mae has launched a dedicated assistance line (1-833-618-0654) for students needing help with their AACOM/Sallie Mae medical school loan application. AACOM will also host a webinar on September 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET covering the benefits of the collaboration and gathering feedback from financial aid professionals and students. Register.

Explore NIH Food Is Medicine Research Opportunities: The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is encouraging innovative, multidisciplinary research to advance Food Is Medicine (FIM) programs that prevent and address diet-related chronic diseases and related health disparities. Researchers can explore NIH's FIM Highlighted Topic Notice for relevant funding opportunities and priorities. NIH will also host a virtual seminar, "Food is Medicine Research to Address Chronic Disease," on September 22, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET to discuss the current state of the science, research gaps and opportunities to advance FIM research. Register.

KCU Hosts HHS Roundtable on Nutrition Education in Medical Training: Kansas City University (KCU) recently hosted federal health leaders, physicians, educators and community partners for a regional roundtable as part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Nutrition Initiative. The event focused on efforts to strengthen nutrition education in medical training and prepare future physicians to help prevent and manage diet-related chronic diseases. Learn more.

Apply for the FY27 Expanding Nutrition Services (ENS) Program: The FY27 ENS program provides funding to increase nutrition services access at Health Resources and Services Administration-funded health centers. A total of 357 awards of $350,000 each are expected. Applications close on September 9, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET. Learn more.

Apply for the HHS Health Care Education Challenge Program: The HHS Health Care Education Challenge program supports scalable, evidence-based approaches to integrating nutrition education into medical and nursing programs. The challenge includes tracks for both established and developing programs. Up to $2.1 million in awards is expected. Applications close on September 15, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET. Learn more.