California Podiatric Pipeline Program.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill creates the California Podiatric Pipeline Program to increase awareness and opportunities for California residents interested in pursuing a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree. The Department of Health Care Access and Information will establish and administer this program, which will focus on partnerships between undergraduate institutions and podiatric medical schools, mentorship opportunities, and targeted recruitment efforts. The program’s implementation and funding are contingent upon legislative appropriation.
Key provisions
- Establishes the California Podiatric Pipeline Program.
- Requires the Department of Health Care Access and Information to develop partnerships between undergraduate institutions and podiatric medical schools.
- Authorizes the department to award grants to universities and colleges for program implementation.
- Prioritizes recruitment of students from underrepresented, rural, or medically underserved areas.
- Requires annual reporting to the Legislature on program participation and outcomes.
- Allows use of funds from the Health Professions Education Fund or Health Professions Pathways Program.
- Specifies that program implementation is contingent upon legislative appropriation.
- Sets a sunset date for the program of January 1, 2032.
Who is affected
- California residents interested in podiatric medicine
- Undergraduate students
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