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 90 STAT. 2316

Appropriation authorization.

PUBLIC LAW 94^4S4—OCT. 12, 1976 trained in the occupational health sciences and other relevant disciplines and medical and public health specialties and that it will substantially carrj^ out occupational health training and education activities including, but not limited to— "(A) the establishment and operation of a new graduate training p r o - a m or, where appropriate, the substantial expansion of an existing graduate training program in the field of occupational health; "(B) the development of curricula and operation of continuing education for physicians, nurses, industrial hygienists, and other professionals who practice full- or part-time in the field of occupational health in order to upgrade their proficiency in delivering such services; "(C) the establishment and operation of projects designed to increase admissions to and enrollment in occupational health programs of individuals who by virtue of their background and interests are likely to engage in the delivery of occupational health services; "(D) the establishment of traineeships for industrial hygiene students; " (E) the establishment and operation of medical residencies in the field of occupational health at a level of financial support comparable to that provided to individuals undergoing training in medical residencies in other medical specialties; " (F) the establishment and operation of traineeships in the field oi occupational health for medical students, residents, nursing students, nurses, physicians, sanitarians, and students and professionals in related fields; "(G) the establishment and operation of short-term traineeships for continuing education in the field of occupational health for health professionals dealing with problems of occupational health; and " (H) the appointment of full-time staff for the center, who have training, experience and demonstrated capacity for leadership in the field of occupational health. "(b) To the extent feasible, the Secretary shall approve, at least 10 such centers and at least one of which shall be located in each region of the Department. "(c) For the purpose of making grants to carry out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated $5,000,000 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1977, $5,000,000 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1978, $8,000,000 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1979, and $10,000,000 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1980. uFAMILY MEDICINE AND GENERAL PRACTICE OF DENTISTRY

"SEC. 786. (a) The Secretary may make grants to, or enter into con42 USC 295g-6. tracts with, any public or nonprofit private hospital, school of medicine or osteopathy, or to or with a public or private nonprofit entity (which the Secretary has determined is capable of carrying out such grant or contract) — "(1) to plan, develop, and operate, or participate in, an approved professional training program (including a continuing education program or an approved residency or internship program) in the field of family medicine for medical and osteopathic students, interns (including interns in internships in osteopathic medicine), residents, or practicing physicians; Grants.

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