California Pathways into Public Health Initiative
The COVID-19 pandemic clearly illustrated the need for a well-trained and versatile public health workforce. To respond, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), and the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) partnered to develop and launch the California Pathways into Public Health Initiative (initially launched as the California Public Health Corps or CA-PHC) in summer 2021 as a pilot program. The California Pathways into Public Health Initiative (Cal-PPH) is an innovative program that provides training, hands-on work experience, and ongoing support from the program team comprised of public health professionals from the partner agencies.
Program Openings: The application period for the Spring 2023 cohort has closed.
Mission
To increase the workforce capacity of local health departments across California by providing training, support, and work experience for professionals from historically underrepresented and diverse backgrounds.
Vision
A representative public health workforce capable of effectively responding to public health priorities, promoting health equity, and advancing the health and safety of California’s diverse people.
What the Fellows Say about the Cal-PPH (Pathways) Program
Jennifer Madrigal
Tulare County
San Bernadino County
Shane Gausepohl
Del Norte County
Thai Vang
Butte County
Ruby Ramos
Riverside County
Ivan Vega
Ventura County
Sofia Cruz
Solano County
Vivian Duong
City of Long Beach
Wendy Enrriquez-Villalva
Santa Barbara County
Emily Nguyen
Amador County
Mark Hinojos
Tehama County
Abigail Cruz-Reyes
Alameda County
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