California Medicine Scholars Program (CMSP) - LA Med
Regional Hub for Healthcare Opportunity (RHHO)
Welcome to the CMSP - LA Med RHHO
The California Medicine Scholars Program (CMSP) is a longitudinal pathway program that supports students from community college through their preparation for medical school.
The LA Med Hub connects community colleges, four-year universities, and community and clinical partners to help aspiring physicians achieve their goals.
Program Overview
Scholars receive comprehensive guidance and support throughout their educational journey, beginning at their community college, continuing through the transfer process, and extending through their undergraduate experience. The LA Med Hub provides a combination of structured programming, mentorship, and professional development opportunities, students gain the tools and skills necessary to become competitive medical school applicants.
Program Benefits & Services
Throughout the program, scholars participate in activities focused on:
- Academic success and transfer preparation
- Medical school advising and guidance
- Physician, medical student, and peer mentorship
- Professional and leadership development
- Healthcare and clinical career exploration
- Community engagement and service
- Personal and professional growth
The program is designed to provide sustained support over multiple years, helping scholars build the confidence, network, and experiences needed to successfully pursue a career in medicine.
Application Information
Partner Institutions & Community Partners
The LA Med Hub is part of the California Medicine Scholars Program (CMSP) network, administered by the Foundation for California Community Colleges. Through partnerships across Los Angeles County, LA Med Hub supports community college students as they navigate the pathway to becoming physicians and healthcare leaders dedicated to improving the health and well-being of California's communities.
Led by the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, LA Med Hub brings together a highly coordinated network of community colleges, four-year universities, and community and clinical partners. This collaborative effort is designed to strengthen transfer success, academic achievement, retention, and medical school competitiveness for community college students pursuing careers in medicine.
CMSP - LA Med Partners
| Community Colleges | 4-Year Universities | Community and Clinical Partners | Medical School |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Beach City College | California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) | Clinica Romero | David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA |
| Los Angeles Pierce College | California State University, Northridge (CSUN) | Coalition of Orange County Community Health Centers | |
| Santa Monica College | University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) | Community Clinic Association of Los Angeles County | |
| West Los Angeles College | Health Career Connection | ||
| Heroes LLC | |||
| MiMentor | |||
| PreMedCC | |||
| Puente Foundation |
