Latino Physicians Are Needed Now. A New Statewide Campaign is Working to Make That Happen.

California is facing a physician shortage that hits Latino communities especially hard — and a new statewide coalition is stepping up to change that. More Doctors for California (MD4CA), launched in October 2025 with over 50 partners across health systems, universities, and community organizations, is working to expand pathways into medicine and build a healthcare workforce that truly reflects the communities it serves. With Latinos making up over 40% of California's population but less than 7% of its physicians, the urgency couldn't be clearer. Read the full article from Latinx Physicians of California (LPOC) here.

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Source URL: https://www.latinxphysiciansofca.org/lpoc-blog/latino-physicians-are-needed-now-a-new-statewide-coalition-is-working-to-make-that-happen

Source Name: Latinx Physicians of California

Date: March 31, 2025