not fewer than 1,500 positions in the 10-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act. (2) Covered facilities For purposes of this section, a covered facility is any of the following: (A) A facility of the Department of Veterans Affairs. (B) A facility operated by an Indian tribe or a tribal organization, as those terms are defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act ( 25 U.S.C. 5304 ). (C) A facility operated by the Indian Health Service. (D) A Federally-qualified health center, as defined in section 1905(l)(2)(B) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396d(l)(2)(B) ). (E) A community health center. (F) A facility operated by the Department of Defense. (G) Such other health care facility as the Secretary considers appropriate for purposes of this section. (3) Stipends and benefits The Secretary may pay stipends and provide benefits for residents in positions under paragraph (1), regardless of whether they have been assigned in a Department facility. (4) Parameters for location, affiliate sponsor, and duration When determining characteristics of residency positions under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall consider the extent to which there is a clinical need for providers, as determined by the market area assessment most recently performed under section 1730B(c) of title 38, United States Code, as added by section 102. (5) Parameters for types of specialties When determining the types of specialties to be included in residency positions under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall consider the following: (A) The types of specialties that improve the quality and coverage of medical services provided to veterans. (B) The range of clinical specialties covered by providers in standardized geographic areas surrounding facilities. (C) Whether the specialty is included in the most recent staffing shortage determination of the Department under section 7412 of title 38, United States Code. (D) The most recent market area assessment performed under section 1730B(c) of