California’s San Joaquin Valley needs more doctors. New medical schools are years away

The San Joaquin Valley faces a significant shortage of doctors and limited access to medical care. While new medical schools could address this issue, they are years away from being established.
The San Joaquin Valley has fewer doctors than other parts of California and a long history of poor access to medical care. New medical schools could help increase the pipeline of new physicians, though it will take years.
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