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Texas Tech University Health Secures Grant for Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship Program

KVIA••Armando Ramirez
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Governor Greg Abbott announced a $5 million initiative to enhance mental healthcare in Texas, with nine universities, including Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso, receiving grants for forensic psychiatry fellowships. Each institution will be awarded $555,555 to develop accredited one-year programs aimed at training licensed physicians in mental health. This funding is part of a broader strategy to improve mental health services across the state, as emphasized by Abbott and Higher Education Commissioner Wynn Rosser. The initiative reflects a commitment to foster healthcare leaders and expand mental health access in Texas communities.

Key Details: • Each of the nine universities will receive $555,555 for fellowship programs. • The funding aims to develop accredited one-year forensic psychiatry fellowship programs. • The initiative is part of a $5 million state grant for mental healthcare expansion.

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Greg AbbottLubbockHoustonGalvestonSan AntonioAustinDallasTexas Tech University Health Sciences Center El PasoTylerWynn RosserTexas Higher Education Coordinating BoardBaylor College of MedicineThe University of Texas at AustinThe University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonThe University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioThe University of Texas Health Science Center at TylerThe University of Texas Medical Branch at GalvestonThe University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

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