More Doctors for California

As we close out the year, the Latino Coalition for a Healthy California (LCHC) and the More Doctors for California (MD4CA) campaign want to extend our deep appreciation to everyone who has been part of this coordinated effort to grow a representative Latino physician workforce in our state.

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Below is a wrap-up of what we accomplished together in 2025, along with ways to stay connected in the new year.

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Reflecting on 2025

In late 2024, following extensive conversations among coalition partners, LCHC was asked to lead as the organizing entity for MD4CA. Even as the socio-political landscape grew increasingly unstable, with federal actions targeting Latino communities, threats to safety-net programs, and a widening state budget deficit — partners came together with a shared belief that this work could not wait.

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By early 2025, LCHC formally assumed leadership and began supporting partners in moving this vision from concept to a coordinated strategy. With guidance from stakeholders across education, healthcare, philanthropy, and advocacy, we shaped a multi-year approach grounded in alignment, policy advocacy, and narrative change.

Standing up this campaign required deliberate, foundational work. Building shared infrastructure, defining a clear brand direction, aligning policy and narrative strategy, and socializing a unified vision across sectors.

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This unfolded during a uniquely challenging year, yet partners continued to show up with clarity, commitment, and a shared sense of purpose. Because of this collective effort, MD4CA has begun to take shape publicly, gaining visibility and momentum as a coordinated statewide effort focused on long-term system transformation.

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A few highlights from 2025:

Hosted our second convening in July in Pasadena with 40+ members from 30+ organizations
Conducted 50+ legislative meetings introducing MD4CA's core problem, solutions, and 11-initiative framework
Strengthened alignment with the California Latino Caucus to support physician workforce funding during a difficult budget year
Helped safeguard key state investments for programs like CMSP, PRIME Central Coast, GME initiatives, and grant and scholarship pathways
Secured multi-year philanthropic commitments to support MD4CA's work
Held a statewide virtual panel with leaders in healthcare and policy, drawing 80+ guests
Publicly unveiled MD4CA on October 1, reaching audiences across California
Launched our narrative change campaign, reaching 17,000+ people in its first three months

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Looking Ahead to 2026

As we move into 2026, we'll continue the steady work of advancing the MD4CA campaign and our shared vision to strengthen California's Latino physician workforce.

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Our focus will be on moving Year Two priorities forward, staying aligned with partners, and grounding MD4CA's next steps in what we've learned this year.

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To follow our work and stay connected, explore the MD4CA Toolkit, watch the MD4CA Roundtable Replay, and follow us on social.