"According to data compiled by the California Healthcare Foundation, in California, only 11 of 58 counties are meeting required primary care physicians (PCP) rates (60-80 PCPs per 100,000 patients). Furthermore, 2015 data from the California Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development shows that South LA had a rate of 13 PCPs per 100,000. In addition to workforce shortage, several reports have shown that there is a substantial lack of racial and ethnic minorities representation in healthcare professions. Developing a healthcare workforce pipeline for youth of color presents many great opportunities as it informs and empowers youth of color to pursue healthcare careers at various levels within their communities."
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