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California Medicine Scholars Program

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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

Please join one of our upcoming zoom information sessions. These sessions are an opportunity for students to learn more about CMSP, including the program’s goals, opportunities, eligibility requirements, and how they can take the next step toward pursuing a career in medicine.

 

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

If you need assistance with the submission of your CMSP application or have general questions please schedule an individual appointment with CMSP staff.

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

CMSP Contact Information

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