Relating to a preceptorship program in a pediatric subspecialty for medical students in this state.

Contracts

• Master Agreements: If your organization (medical school or non-profit) intends to administer the program, you must execute a performance-based contract with the THECB.
• Affiliation Agreements: Administrators must execute or amend MOUs with downstream clinics and hospitals. These agreements must explicitly reference the pediatric subspecialty nature of the rotation to qualify for state funds.

Hiring/Training

• Preceptor Vetting: You must verify and document that every supervising physician holds a valid subspecialty certification from the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) or the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). General pediatricians do not qualify for this specific program stream.
• Student Intake: Admissions and clinical education departments must update intake workflows to identify students with a declared interest in pediatric subspecialties.

Reporting & Record-Keeping

• Eligibility Documentation: Maintain auditable records of:
• 1. The administering organization's 501(c) tax-exempt status.
• 2. Participating students' written declarations of interest in pediatric subspecialties.
• 3. Preceptor board certifications.

Fees & Costs

• Budget Impact: No new fees are imposed on businesses. This is a funding opportunity; however, the legislation assumes costs will be "absorbed" by existing resources, suggesting the per-student funding allocation from the state may be lean.