Rural Residency Planning and Development Act of 2024

This bill establishes federal grant programs to expand physician training in rural areas. It provides funding to create new rural residency programs (requiring over 50% of training to occur in rural settings) and technical assistance for organizations developing these programs. Grants for new programs last 3 years (extendable) and target high-need specialties like primary care, maternal health, and psychiatry. The bill authorizes $12.7 million annually from 2025-2029 for these initiatives, directly affecting rural hospitals, medical schools, and health centers seeking to train physicians for rural practice.