May 2, 2022 CalMedForce application cycle opens August 2 CalMedForce supports and expands California’s graduate medical education (GME) residency training programs, especially in our most vulnerable communities. The next CalMedForce application cycle will open August 2, 2022. read more
May 2, 2022 CalHealthCares funding announcements coming soon On March 11, 2022, the CalHealthCares loan repayment program closed its fourth application cycle. A total of 521 applications were received, requesting over $133.7 million. read more
May 2, 2022 Looking Ahead As we begin the second quarter of 2022, Physicians for a Healthy California (PHC) is inspired by the year ahead of us. The pandemic has been challenging, to say the least. It has also changed the world we know, especially in health care. read more
April 29, 2022 PHC releases 2021 Annual Report We are pleased to announce that Physicians for a Healthy California has released the 2021 Annual Report! The 2021 Annual Report memorializes major achievements, highlights program successes and shares the organization’s financial statements. read more
April 29, 2022 Physicians for a Healthy California collecting donations to support humanitarian relief efforts in Ukraine To support the citizens of Ukraine, millions of whom have been forcibly displaced, the California Medical Association and its foundation, Physicians for a Healthy California (PHC), are raising funds to support the International Medical Corps. read more
April 5, 2022 Registration now open for GME Leadership Summit on May 5, 2022 Registration is now live for GME Startup Solutions’ virtual 2022 Graduate Medical Education Leadership Summit. This new summit will gather graduate medical education (GME) experts, champions and learners to discuss best practices and develop innovative solutions for GME’s unique role in bolstering the health care workforce and addressing California’s physician shortage. read more
April 1, 2022 PHC launches new grant program to support physicians providing pediatric COVID-19 vaccines Noting the continued importance of community vaccinators in the efforts to increase vaccine uptake – particularly for our state’s pediatric population – the California Medical Association’s foundation – Physicians for a Healthy California (PHC)—has launched the KidsVaxGrant program, which will award grants of up to $15,000 to Vaccines for Children (VFC) providers. read more
February 25, 2022 PHC Announces more than $16,000 in Awards for Medical Student Projects Medical student organizations and groups received money to support free clinics, develop innovative public health outreach to the underserved, and pioneer apps to enable better access to community services. read more
February 14, 2022 Former President and CEO of the CMA Foundation dies It is with a heavy heart that we share the sad news that Carol A. Lee, Esq., a fierce champion for community health who dedicated herself and her career to addressing disparities in our health care system, passed away earlier this month. read more
February 7, 2022 PHC CEO Appointed Chairwoman of Hospital Supplier Diversity Commission Physicians for a Healthy California (PHC) is proud to announce its CEO and President, Lupe Alonzo-Diaz, has been named the Chair of the Hospital Supplier Diversity Commission (HSDC), which advises and provides recommendations on the best methods to increase procurement with diverse suppliers within the hospital industry. read more