Strategies

Offer programs to help individuals without a high school diploma or its equivalent achieve a high school equivalency credential

Expand use of J-1 physician visa waivers for foreign national physicians who have trained in the U.S. and will serve patients in designated Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs)

Establish programs that connect students at risk of dropping out with trained adult mentors who provide ongoing guidance for academic and personal challenges

Expand medical school training and learning experiences focused on the skills necessary to practice successfully in rural areas