About CMSP

Our Team

At the heart of the California Medicine Scholars Program (CMSP) is a dedicated group of individuals and partners committed to creating a strong healthcare workforce for California. From our internal staff to our network of funders and community partners, each plays a crucial role in shaping CMSP’s journey.

CMSP Staff

With a background spanning education, policy, data and community advocacy, our team’s combined expertise ensures that our program remains responsive, innovative, and impactful.

CMSP Advisory Council

The CMSP Advisory Council is a group of diverse experts who provide strategic insights to advance equity for students as they navigate their educational pathways and healthcare careers.  The Advisory Council is dedicated to fostering partnerships and building networks that promote innovative ideas and collective knowledge on key initiatives and priorities, driving growth and ensuring long-term sustainability.

Ron Garcia, PhD

Emeritus Assistant Dean, Minority Affairs, Stanford School of Medicine

Nicole Stern, MD

Urgent Care Physician, Former President/Board Member of Association of American Indian Physicians

Ramón Hernandez, DrPh

Co-Director, Region X California Medicine Scholars Program, UCSD

Meredith Curry Nuñez, MBA

Executive Director, Northern California College Promise Coalition

Roger Lui, PhD

Director of Medical Education for the Institute for Health Equity, AltaMed Health Services

Luke Lara, EdD

Counseling Faculty at MiraCosta College; Academic Senate for California Community Colleges

Norma Poll-Hunter, PhD

Senior Director of Workforce Diversity in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, AAMC

Michael Galvez, MD

Founder, National Latino Physician Day; Director, Pediatric Hand and Upper Extremity, Valley Children’s Healthcare

Lindia Willis-Jacobo, MD

Senior Associate Dean for Admissions and Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity, Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine

CMSP Funders

We gratefully acknowledge the funding support we receive from several forward-thinking organizations. Without their generous support, the work of CMSP would not be possible.

Partner Organizations

CMSP is proud to collaborate with a variety of organizations that support our scholars in their journey toward a career in medicine.

By working together with these organizations, we’re able to create a comprehensive and supportive pathway for our scholars.

  • An organization focused on guiding community college students through the pre-med journey.

  • A national non-profit organization that provides aspiring healthcare professionals with opportunities and guidance.

  • A national organization committed to mentoring the next generation of healthcare professionals.

  • Promoting education and healthcare access for immigrant communities.

  • The statewide leader and recognized voice representing the interests of California’s community health centers and their patients.

  • A statewide consortium comprised of organizations and individuals with a vested interest in increasing diversity in California’s health workforce.

  • Improving the quality of care for the United States Latino patient population by increasing the number of Latino physicians who provide culturally and linguistically concordant care.

Partner with Us

If your organization shares our commitment to addressing regional health disparities and improving the healthcare workforce and is interested in partnering with us, please email us at info@california-medicine.org.

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