Physician Pathway
Strengthening physician pathways in rural communities.
HealthForce Partners California is supporting a multi-year physician recruitment and retention initiative in Merced County—an area facing a long-standing shortage of doctors and other healthcare professionals. In partnership with local leaders, clinics, and hospitals, we’re working to grow and sustain a strong physician workforce rooted in the region.
This work includes mapping an education-to-career pathway for aspiring physicians—from high school through medical school—alongside key partners in education.
What We’re Building
- A regional plan for physician recruitment and retention
- Education pathways in collaboration with local school districts and higher education institutions
- Stronger connections between students and rural medical careers

Partners Include:
Merced County, Livingston Community Health, Dignity Health Mercy Medical Center, Merced Unified School District, Merced College, and UC Merced
More details coming soon. Interested in partnering?
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