At the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Latinx Center of Excellence (LCOE), we have six programs designed to increase the number of Latinx and medically, economically, or educationally disadvantaged physicians in California. These programs provide support and mentorship to students and physicians at all stages of their medical careers.
Pre-medical Undergraduate Programs
APP: Aspiring Physicians Program
The LCOE Aspiring Physicians Program (APP) is a premedical support program for students who identify as medically, economically, or educationally disadvantaged, with an emphasis on Hispanic/Latinx, at Fresno State, UC Merced, and San Francisco State*. The program is comprised of a five-week intensive summer program and an academic year of mentoring, advising, and professional development.
Medical Student Programs
ALAS: Academic and Leadership Academy Summer Program
The ALAS program strengthens Latinx students, those who are medically, economically, or educationally disadvantaged, and students interested in serving medically, economically, or educationally disadvantaged populations
PROF-PATH: Promoting Research Opportunities Fully-Prospective Academics Transforming Health
PROF-PATH is an academic and research career training program for Latinx students, those who are medically, economically, or educationally disadvantaged, and medical students interested in serving medically, economically, or educationally disadvantaged populations
Resident Programs
SALUD: Shaping Academic Leaders in Diversity
The SALUD program increases individual and group mentorship available to Latinx residents, those who are medically, economically, or educationally disadvantaged, at UCSF. SALUD encourages residents to consider academic careers.
Faculty Programs
FUEGO: Faculty at UCSF Expanding Growth and Opportunities
Faculty at UCSF Expanding Growth & Opportunities (FUEGO) is a faculty/fellow development program that enhances UCSF’s ability to recruit, retain, and promote Latinx and medically, economically, or educationally disadvantaged Faculty and fellows.
Community Clinics
CMB: Clínica Martín-Baró
This student-run clinic in the Mission neighborhood helps address the medical needs of the predominantly uninsured Latinx day laborers.
All our programs are open to all students who are interested in working with medically, economically, or educationally disadvantaged populations. If you believe that you can benefit from these programs, please consider applying. All are welcome to apply, and our programs do not use race, gender, sex, or other protected categories or proxies for protected categories in the selection process.