More Doctors for California (MD4CA)

CAMPAIGN SUPPORT

“California’s physician shortage is a public health and economic challenge impacting families statewide. MD4CA is working to expand physician pathways, strengthen equity, and improve access to care.”

SECIAH AQUINO, DRPH, MS
Executive Director, LCHC

“California needs a physician workforce that reflects its diversity. Expanding Latino physician pathways strengthens trust, improves health outcomes, and creates a more equitable healthcare system.”

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KATHRYN E. PHILLIPS, MPH
Associate Director, CHCF

"When we remove barriers for Latino and underrepresented students to become doctors, we don’t just change careers, we change communities, outcomes, and the trajectory of California’s healthcare system."

MARTHA SANTANA-CHIN
CEO, L.A. Care Health Plan

“The legislature should rally around this effort. By investing in the next generation of Latino physicians, we are building a future where health equity is more than an aspiration: it’s a lived reality for Latino Californians.”

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BERENICE NUÑEZ CONSTANT, MPH
Sr Vp, Gov. Affairs and Civ. Eng.

“Latinos contribute billions to California’s GDP and are essential to the state’s workforce and future. Investing in Latino physician pathways strengthens both community health and California’s economy.”

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DR. DAVID HAYES-BAUTISTA
Professor of Medicine, Director, UCLA

“As Co-Chair of this statewide campaign, I proudly support MD4CA’s vision to expand medical career pathways and inspire more future physicians to serve California’s diverse communities statewide!”

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HECTOR FLORES, MD
Advisor, AHWM Charitable Foundation

“When patients can see physicians who understand their language and culture, health outcomes improve. Expanding California’s physician workforce isn’t just about equity, it’s about saving lives.”

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LUPE ALONZO-DÍAZ
President, PCH