Mission-based Programs

HEAL-IM is designed to train future physicians in the practice of compassionate, evidence-based integrative medicine. Students will learn to deliver whole-person care by incorporating foundational elements — balanced nutrition, mindfulness, physical activity, emotion and stress, and social support — into their medical practice. In addition, students will have the opportunity to take an additional year to obtain a certificate in advanced integrative medicine or a master’s degree supporting the effective implementation of integrative medicine practices.

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.