The San Joaquin Valley (SJV) faces significant health challenges, and many of its regions have been identified as “medically underserved areas.”1 Research indicates that the long-standing shortage of health care professionals in rural areas is one of the factors that contribute to the poor health outcomes of the population.2,3 Furthermore, a recent report published by the University of California Office of the President (UCOP) emphasizes that there is a high need to improve health care access in the SJV.