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R -- METHOLODOGY DEVELOPMENT AND ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPACT OF THE CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE PROGRAM SOL HRSA 240-bhpr-25(7) DUE 080697 POC Helene Braun, (301) 443-5131 The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is soliciting proposals to design, test and implement an evaluation methodology to assess projects funded by the Centers of Excellence (COE) program. The COE program is designed to assist health profession schools in supporting programs of excellence in health education for minority individuals in allopathic medicine, osteopathic medicine, dentistry and pharmacy. Specifically, the purpose of the program is to strengthen the national capacity to train minority students in these health professions, and award funds for improvement of the quality of target group applicants; enhancement of student performance; faculty development; curriculum and clinical experiences relevant to target group health issues; and faculty/student research in the target group health problem arena. AWARD OF A CONTRACT RESULTING FROM THIS SOLICITATION IS RESTRICTED UNDER THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT, SECTION 739, OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT, TITLE 7, WHICH LIMITS AWARD TO THOSE ACCREDITED SCHOOLS OF MEDICINE, OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE, DENTISTRY AND PHARMACY THAT ARE CURRENTLY WITHIN THE COE PROGRAM. All responsible sources may submit a proposal for consideration by the Agency. Solicitation number RFP HRSA 240-BHPr-25(7) will be issued on or about July 7, 1997. Closing date will be on or about August 6, 1997. All requests for solicitation must be in writing or faxed to 301-443-6038 and cite HRSA RFP 240-BHPr-25(7)HB. Telephone requests will not be honored. (0169)

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