(a) It is the intent and purpose of this section to promote the preparation, education and training of physicians for family practice in this state by encouraging Meharry Medical College to continue its efforts for the development of an expanded family practice residency that includes training in medically underserved middle Tennessee communities.
Terms Used In Tennessee Code 49-7-401
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(b)(1) In addition to the medical programs already provided for and funded by the state, financial support shall also be provided for the development, enlargement and continuation of Meharry Medical College’s graduate training program in family practice for physicians, which shall prepare them for the specialty of family practice.(2) Funding for the Meharry family practice residency program shall not exceed fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) per year per resident in training.(c)(1) Funding for the 1978-1979 academic school year shall be projected as not exceeding five hundred forty thousand dollars ($540,000) for the training of thirty-six (36) residents.(2) Funding for succeeding years will provide for continuance at this same level, unless increased or decreased by specific legislation.(d) Development and expansion of family practice resident training in various locations of middle Tennessee shall be the responsibility of Meharry Medical College.(e)(1) This section does not constitute an appropriation of funds.(2) No funds shall be expended under this section unless the funds are specifically appropriated in the general appropriations act pursuant to §§ 9-4-5101 – 9-4-5105, 9-4-5108 – 9-4-5114 or a specific amendment or supplement to the general appropriations act.
