Title VII health workforce development programs play a critical role in strengthening PA education and preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals. These programs help PA education programs expand primary care training, increase access to clinical rotations, support students from disadvantaged backgrounds, and develop partnerships that improve access to care in rural and underserved communities.

Despite their importance, Title VII programs require congressional reauthorization to sustain and strengthen federal support for health professions education. Programs such as Primary Care Training and Enhancement (PCTE), Area Health Education Centers (AHECs), and Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students (SDS) provide valuable resources that help PA programs address the nation's ongoing healthcare workforce challenges.

PAEA urges you to contact your members of Congress and ask them to cosponsor the EMPOWER for Health Act (H.R. 4262/S. 4110). This bipartisan legislation would reauthorize critical Title VII health workforce development programs and help ensure that PA programs can continue preparing graduates to meet the healthcare needs of communities nationwide.