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California Medicine Scholars Program CMSP
  1. Region X California Medicine Scholars Program
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Apply to CMSP

We will begin recruiting the next cohort of scholars for the Region X California Medicine Scholars Program in September 2025.  

Applicant Requirements

All students interested in the Region X CMSP must meet the following requirements:

  • Be currently enrolled at a Region X California Community College
    • Palomar College
    • MiraCosta College
    • Grossmont College
    • Cuyamaca College
    • San Diego City College
    • Mesa College
    • Miramar College
    • Southwestern College
    • Imperial Valley College
  • Have completed or will have completed at least 12 California community college credits by December 31, 2025 at a Region X Community College 
  • Are not currently enrolled at a four -year institution
  • Have not earned an associate’s or bachelor’s degree as of Fall 2025
  • Plan on transferring to a four year institution Fall 2027 or later
The Region X Regional Hub of Healthcare Opportunity and California Medicine Scholars Program are focused on increasing the diversity of the physician workforce to serve San Diego and Imperial Counties, particularly medically underserved communities. Part of this focus is to recruit a diverse group of mission-fit community college students for CMSP. Mission fit categories include:
  • Economically, socially and/or educationally disadvantaged background
  • First generation
  • Ties to San Diego/Imperial Counties (e.g., attended high school in the region, place of birth, parents’ residence and/or applicant’s residence)
  • Desires to serve the San Diego/Imperial Counties upon completing medical school
These mission fit categories are considered as part of the selection process

Required Documentation

Please be prepared to provide information about your demographic background, academics and extracurricular activities and secure the following documents:

  • Unofficial transcripts
  • One (1) letter of recommendation
  • Personal statement pertaining to your advancement in medicine and this program

 

Application Information

The application cycle for the next cohort of scholars for the Region X California Medicine Scholars Program for 2026 is not yet open! To receive the application package when it opens, please complete the interest form. Application closes November 1st.

CMSP Interest Form