The California Medicine Scholars Program (CMSP), Inland Empire Regional Hub for Healthcare Opportunity (IE RHHO) is recruiting 50 community college students for its 2027 application cycle. This free pathway program is designed to support community college students aspiring to become physicians. Students enrolled in CMSP will benefit from the following services and activities throughout their premed journey:
- Premedical workshops
- Advising sessions
- Transfer support
- Networking opportunities
- Access to a state-wide premedical community
Prospective students will need to submit an online program application. Visit our application page for more information. For questions about the program and/or application, please email us at cmsp_ierhho@medsch.ucr.edu.
Learn more about the California Medicine Scholars Program
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 • 12 – 1pm
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 • 2 – 3pm
Wednesday, September 30, 2026 • 12 – 1pm
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 • 2 –3pm
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 • 2 – 3pm
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 • 12 – 1pm
No registration is required. Just click the link to join: https://ucr.zoom.us/j/94905110745
CMSP Office Hours
Ana Guillen Lopez - Coordinator, California Medicine Scholars Program
To schedule an individual appointment,
please contact ana.guillenlopez@medsch.ucr.edu
Johanna Navarrete - Assistant Director, Pathway Programs
To schedule an individual appointment,
please contact johanna.navarrete@medsch.ucr.edu
Please contact Ana Guillen Lopez, CMSP program coordinator to discuss any questions regarding your eligibility criteria, CMSP application, and/or program information.
Email: ana.guillenlopez@ucr.edu
Phone: (951) 827-0747
Please contact Johanna Navarrete, CMSP project lead, to discuss any questions regarding your eligibility criteria, CMSP application, and/or program information.
Email: johanna.navarrete@medsch.ucr.edu
Phone: (951) 827-6090
Important Dates
- Application: Now open!
- Application Deadline: October 31, 2026
- Interviews: November 2026
- Acceptance Notification: December 15, 2026
After October 31, 2026, program admission will take place on a rolling basis and dependent on seat availability.
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The California Medicine Scholars Program (CMSP), is a pathway that supports students starting at the community college until they enter medical school. Students enrolled in CMSP will benefit from multiple services and activities throughout their journey to a career in medicine.
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Questions? Please email CMSP_IERHHO@medsch.ucr.edu