Increasing minority representation in research on rare diseases and conditions

Part G of title IV of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 288 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: 487E. Increasing minority representation in research on rare diseases and conditions (a) Grant program In carrying out section 487, the Secretary may award grants to eligible entities involved in research on rare diseases and minority health to establish programs to increase the recruitment and retention of members of minority groups to conduct research in matters relating to the cause, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of rare diseases or conditions, including by expanding the number of internships and mentoring opportunities. (b) Eligible entities In subsection (a), the term eligible entities means accredited schools of allopathic medicine, osteopathic medicine, and nursing, and other health professional training programs..