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Regents hear UC PRIME program outcomes and expansion plan, including San Joaquin Valley 8-year pathway
Summary
University of California health leaders and PRIME students presented outcomes from two decades of the PRIME medical-education pipeline and previewed expansion into dentistry, pharmacy and an 8-year San Joaquin Valley baccalaureate-to-MD pathway.
March 20 — University of California health officials, PRIME students and alumni told the Board of Regents that the system’s PRIME (Programs in Medical Education) pipeline has expanded since its 2004 launch and is poised to grow into other health professions and a new San Joaquin Valley baccalaureate-to-MD pathway.
“PRIME was launched to recruit and train physician leaders committed to serving underserved communities,” said Dr. David Rubin, executive vice president of health at the University of California, during the UC INSPIRES presentation. He noted the program began at UC Irvine in February 2004 and has since grown systemwide.
Why it matters: Speakers said PRIME helps address California’s physician shortage in underserved areas by recruiting students with ties to communities in need and providing…
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