
PRIME Central Coast
In partnership with UC Santa Cruz and the UC Davis School of Medicine, PRIME Central Coast is the newest program dedicated to growing California’s physician workforce and serving the health needs of the Central Coast.
PRIME Central Coast is designed for students with lived experiences in California’s Central Coast who are passionate about reducing health inequities and serving their communities as future physicians. Together, we are building a healthier, more equitable future for the Central Coast and beyond.
UC Santa Cruz’s mission is to transform California and the world through groundbreaking discoveries, creative scholarship, public service, and an inclusive student-centered learning environment that empowers students to become engaged global leaders.
Application Details:
- Apply to UC Davis School of Medicine through the American Medical Application Service (AMCAS)
- Indicate your interest in PRIME Central Coast when completing the UC secondary application (if invited)
- Be considered for PRIME Central Coast once accepted to the UC Davis School of Medicine


Questions? Contact us! Cassidy (Kays) Steinberg, MPH Program Administrator, cakays@health.ucdavis.edu