View all text of Subchapter II [§ 1621 - § 1623]
§ 1621p. American Indians Into Psychology Program
(a) Grants authorized
(b) Quentin N. Burdick program grant
(c) Regulations
(d) Conditions of grant
Applicants under this section shall agree to provide a program which, at a minimum—
(1) provides outreach and recruitment for health professions to Indian communities including elementary, secondary, and accredited and accessible community colleges that will be served by the program;
(2) incorporates a program advisory board comprised of representatives from the tribes and communities that will be served by the program;
(3) provides summer enrichment programs to expose Indian students to the various fields of psychology through research, clinical, and experimental activities;
(4) provides stipends to undergraduate and graduate students to pursue a career in psychology;
(5) develops affiliation agreements with tribal colleges and universities, the Service, university affiliated programs, and other appropriate accredited and accessible entities to enhance the education of Indian students;
(6) to the maximum extent feasible, uses existing university tutoring, counseling, and student support services; and
(7) to the maximum extent feasible, employs qualified Indians in the program.
(e) Active duty service requirement
The active duty service obligation prescribed under section 254m of title 42 shall be met by each graduate who receives a stipend described in subsection (d)(4) that is funded under this section. Such obligation shall be met by service—
(1) in an Indian health program;
(2) in a program assisted under subchapter IV; or
(3) in the private practice of psychology if, as determined by the Secretary, in accordance with guidelines promulgated by the Secretary, such practice is situated in a physician or other health professional shortage area and addresses the health care needs of a substantial number of Indians.
(f) Authorization of appropriations
(Pub. L. 94–437, title II, § 217, as added Pub. L. 102–573, title II, § 213, Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4555; amended Pub. L. 111–148, title X, § 10221(a), Mar. 23, 2010, 124 Stat. 935.)