Mission-based Programs

HEAL-IM is a four-year track training future physicians in the practice of compassionate, evidence-informed integrative medicine. Students learn to deliver whole-person care by incorporating foundational elements — balanced nutrition, mindfulness, physical activity, emotional wellbeing, stress management and social support into their medical practice. In addition, students will have the opportunity to take additional training and earn a certificate in an integrative modality such as acupuncture, biofeedback, nutrition or many other options.

PRIME LEAD-ABC is intended to develop physician leaders to address the healthcare needs of the African, Black and Caribbean communities. Students in the program will receive in-depth training on the unique health care concerns in these communities. The program offers an optional year to obtain a master's degree in an area that will advance their ability to effect change in the delivery of healthcare for these communities.

PRIME-LC is a mission-based, dual-degree program intended to address the needs of underserved Latino communities. PRIME-LC students are enrolled in a five-year program that culminates in a medical and master's degree in an area of emphasis, e.g., public health, public policy or business. Upon completion of the program, students will have received in-depth cultural, linguistic and leadership training that will enable them to serve the diverse communities of California, particularly underserved Latino populations.

Space MED is a four-year program designed to provide medical students with a strong foundation in space medicine to meet the growing needs of advanced space exploration. The program combines didactic curriculum and hands-on learning opportunities to prepare students for future clinical and research opportunities within the space industry.