Participant Pathways
Applying ITHP skills from training in country of origin to related health occupations. e.g. physician (country of origin) to physician assistant, dentist (country of origin) to dental hygienist
Integrating ITHP currently employed in non-health related work into any position in the US Health Care Workforce
Guiding ITHP to other roles in the health sector. e.g. researchers, teachers, administrators, lobbyists, public health workers
Moving ITHP toward their profession from their country of origin by e.g. validating credentials, passing licensing exams, gaining residencies
Employers
Engage potential employers of WB participants in defining need for these types of employees in various job categories
Develop strategies with potential employers to employ WB participants
Los Angeles
- Citrus Valley Health Partners, Covina
- Kaiser Permanente South, Baldwin Park
- White Memorial Medical Center, Los Angeles
- Children Hospital of Los Angeles, Los Angeles
- Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital, Whittier
- LA County Department of Health Services, Los Angeles
- Beverly Hospital, Montebello
- Tri-City Medical Center, Hawaiian Gardens
A community needs assessment completed by students of the SFSU MPH program under the guidance of the San Francisco Welcome Back Center, offers a Snapshot of the Linguistic Needs of San Francisco Safety-Net Providers and their Views on Foreign-Trained Health Professionals .
Policy Changes
MD Policy
- Explore the feasibility of re-enactment of an updated version of the Fifth Pathway for IMGs
- Explore advanced standing for foreign trained MDs in California PA programs
Nurse Policy
- Elimination of Nursing licensing boards backlog in application processing
- Disseminate accelerated ADN program
DDS Policy
- Advanced standing in dental hygienist programs in the state of California for foreign trained dentists.
