Application Process

Inland Empire RHHO CMSP focuses on increasing diverse physicians from community colleges to serve the Inland Empire, particularly medically underserved communities. Part of this focus is recruiting a diverse group of mission fit students. Mission fit categories include:

• Economically, socially, and/or educationally disadvantaged background
• English as a second language
• First generation
• Ties to Riverside and/or San Bernardino Counties (e.g., attended high school in the region, place of birth, and/or parents’ residence, and/or applicant’s residence)

These mission fit categories are considered as part of the selection process.

To be eligible to apply for this program, applicants:

• Must complete at least 12 credits in California Community College by December 2023.
• Driven and seeking opportunities to advance into the medical field with a goal of becoming a physician.
• Must be enrolled in at least one class at a partnering community college. Current partners include: Barstow Community College, Chaffey College, College of the Desert, Norco College, Riverside Community College, San Bernardino Valley College, and Victor Valley College.
• Must have not obtained your associate or bachelor’s degree as of Fall 2023.