§ 295a. Public health training centers
(a)
In general
The Secretary may make grants or contracts for the operation of public health training centers.
(b)
Eligible entities
(1)
In general
A public health training center shall be an accredited school of public health, or another public or nonprofit private institution accredited for the provision of graduate or specialized training in public health, that plans, develops, operates, and evaluates projects that are in furtherance of the goals established by the Secretary for the year 2000 in the areas of preventive medicine, health promotion and disease prevention, or improving access to and quality of health services in medically underserved communities.
(c)
Certain requirements
With respect to a public health training center, an award may not be made under subsection (a) of this section unless the program agrees that it—
(1)
will establish or strengthen field placements for students in public or nonprofit private health agencies or organizations;
(2)
will involve faculty members and students in collaborative projects to enhance public health services to medically underserved communities;