UCSF Fresno Latino Center for Medical Education and Research

Meet Guadalupe Delgadillo Huerta
Doctors Academy Program Site: Caruthers High School
Committed School: University of California, Merced
Why UC Merced: I chose UC Merced because it offers my preferred major, psychology, and provided me with a significant financial aid package. This university allows me to be independent without being far from home. I love the variety of activities available both on and off campus, from joining beneficial programs to taking fun hikes in Yosemite. During a tour, I noticed the beautiful surrounding environment and knew UC Merced was the right university for me!
Major: Psychology
Favorite DA Memory: My favorite DA memory was when Savannah and I accidentally got lost during a trip to Stanislaus State and did not know our way back.
Fun Fact: Guadalupe also accepted to several other colleges including Cal Poly, Fresno Pacific, Grand Canyon University, CSU Channel Islands, Fresno State, San Francisco State, and CSU Stanislaus before deciding to attend UC Merced.
Congratulations to Guadalupe on her incredible achievements! Your Doctors Academy family is thrilled to celebrate your success and eagerly anticipates your bright future at UC Merced. Go Bobcats!

Week 4 of the Doctors Academy Summer Experience. DA students had the opportunity to explore and learn from UCSF Fresno Family Medicine. Students were able to use the high fidelity mannequin and medical equipment to deliver and take care of a baby, vitals and IV, and about the importance of tests such as pap smear. Dr. Milanese shared How to Think Like a Doctor through her engaging presentation.

Week 2 of the Doctors Academy summer experience, after their time at FCC nursing we visited the VA hospital. Students were able to be inspired by Chief of Surgery Dr. Brownell, learn about volunteer opportunities and receive a tour. Thank you for hospitality and sharing about the special patient population, our veterans.

Caruthers Junior Doctors Academy had a great 2 weeks of fun and activities. From water rockets, pig dissection and field trips. Now ready for 8th grade in the fall.

Week 1 Kickoff for the Doctors Academy summer experience. Sunnyside and Caruthers High School seniors together for networking and making new friends. Students started off the day with professional development activities and concluded with mindfulness activities. Now ready to start their observership in local hospitals and clinic and receive mentoring by health professionals.

Week 2 of Doctors Academy summer experience. Visiting Fresno City College Nursing. Students got to practice hands on skills of auscultation, medication, placing NG tubes and identifying safety concerns in a patient room. THANK YOU FCC NURSING! After a morning at FCC students went to the VA to hear inspiring stories, learn about volunteer opportunities and take a tour.

Meet Aisheli Thao
Doctors Academy Program Site: Sunnyside High School
Committed School: Fresno City College
Why Fresno City: I chose Fresno City College to start small and ease into the college environment while saving money. Staying close to family for now feels right, and later, I plan to venture out to a new city for my bachelor’s degree. Excited for this journey ahead!
Major: Pre-allied Health
Favorite DA Memory: My favorite memory was organizing a surprise birthday party for Mr. Sue during our junior year. Seeing the joy on his face was truly heartwarming.
Fun Fact: Aisheli was also accepted to several other colleges including UC Davis, UC Merced, Fresno State, CSU Los Angeles, CSU San Jose, and CSU Long Beach before deciding to attend Fresno City. She was also a part of our JDA program at Terronez Middle School.
Congratulations to Aisheli on her incredible achievements! Your Doctors Academy family is thrilled to celebrate your success and eagerly anticipates your bright future at Fresno City. Go Rams!
your bright future at Fresno City. Go Rams!

Meet Keerit Singh Tiwana
Doctors Academy Program Site: Sunnyside High School
Committed School: University of California, Berkeley
Why UC Berkeley: I chose UC Berkeley because it’s the number 1 public university and staying in-state allows me to kickstart my business journey in the Bay Area. Excited for what’s to come!
Major: Microbial Biology and Business Administration
Favorite DA Memory: My favorite memory was hands down, the summer mentorship experience.
Fun Fact: Keerit was also accepted to several other colleges including UC Davis, UC Irvine, UC Riverside, UC San Diego, UC Santa Barbara, UC Santa Cruz, CSU Los Angeles, CSU Monterey, CSU San Jose, CSU Stanislaus, University of Pacific, Cal Poly, John Hopkins, NYU, University of Pennsylvania, University of Washington, Northeastern, and Northwestern before deciding to attend UC Berkeley.
Congratulations to Keerit on his incredible achievements! Your Doctors Academy family is thrilled to celebrate your success and eagerly anticipates your bright future at UC Berkeley. Go Bears!

Meet Marissa Marie Nunez
Doctors Academy Program Site: Sunnyside High School
Committed School: Fresno City College
Why Fresno City: I chose Fresno City College because it is affordable and close to home. It will allow me to pursue my passion for the fire service.
Major: Fire Technology and Emergency Medicine
Favorite DA Memory: My favorite memory has to be the summer experiences. Gaining hands-on experience and observing professionals in a medical setting was a game changer. It truly fueled my passion and reminded me that all the hard work and effort are worth it.
Fun Fact: Marissa was also accepted to several other colleges including UC Davis, UC Merced, Cal Poly Humboldt, and Reedley College before deciding on attending UC Irvine. She was also accepted into the Merced Honors Program. She was also a part of our JDA program at Kings Canyon Middle School.
Marissa would like to share to the future classes to be patient and understanding with yourself. It can get tough but remember how hard you worked to get here. One day, you’ll look back and think, “Wow, I did that”, and it’s a feeling like no other.
Congratulations to Marissa on her incredible achievements! Your Doctors Academy family is thrilled to celebrate your success and eagerly anticipates your bright future at Fresno City. Go Rams!

Meet Angelina Lam
Doctors Academy Program Site: Sunnyside High School
Committed School: University of California, Irvine
Why UC Irvine: I chose UCI because its vibrant campus and diverse culture resonated with me. The academic opportunities, supportive community, and sunny California weather sealed the deal. It feels like the perfect place to thrive both academically and personally.
Major: Biological Sciences
Favorite DA Memory: My favorite memory was our trip to Disneyland for our senior field trip.
Fun Fact: Angelina was also accepted to several other UCs and CSUs, including UC Merced, UC Santa Barbara, CSU Long Beach, CSU Los Angeles, San Diego State University, and Fresno State, before deciding on attending UC Irvine. She was also a part of our JDA program at Terronez Middle School.
Congratulations to Angelina on her incredible achievements! Your Doctors Academy family is thrilled to celebrate your success and eagerly anticipates your bright future at UC Irvine. Go Anteaters!

Congratulations Caruthers High School Doctors Academy Cohorts!

On May 16, 2024, Caruthers High School Doctors Academy held its 14th annual End of Year Award Ceremony. The night was a celebration of perseverance, dedication, and the pursuit of excellence for all our 9-12th grade Doctors Academy cohorts. Thank you to our wonderful partners at Caruthers Unified School District and to the 500 + families who attended this event!

A special shoutout to our outstanding achievers who were honored with presidential recognitions and merit awards:

Emily Saldana and Joysen Valle - recipients of the prestigious UCSF School of Medicine Merit Award. Your passion for healing and commitment to the medical field is truly inspiring. Congratulations!

Fatamh Ali - recipient of the UCSF School of Dentistry Merit Award. Your dedication to oral health and compassionate care sets you apart. Well, done!

Thank you to Sukhmandeep Sidhu, Doctors Academy alumni c/o 2019 for paving a visit to Caruthers High School to award students.

Elizabeth Guevara and Emily Alvarez – recipients of the Health Career Connection Merit award. Your dedication to continuing to support your communities is inspiring.

Thank you to Simran Athwal, Doctors Academy alumni c/o 2018 for paving a visit to your alma mater and award these students.

Over 25 students submitted hours and were determined eligible for the Presidential Award. They will receive a certificate of recognition and a pin for their service. Many of these students logged over 100 hours of service! Thank you for all you do in your communities. Additionally, we were thrilled to award 10 scholarships to seniors on behalf of a one-time generous donation from the Westly Foundation. Thank you, Westly Foundation, for your support to our DA students.

To the entire Class of 2024, YOU DID IT! Congratulations!

On Friday April 19th, our 7th grade JDA class from Terronez Middle School had two special visitors, Bob and Ginger. Ginger is a therapy dog that strives to provide comfort and care to patients in their time of need when having to spend necessary time in our local hospitals. Bob was able to provide great information to our students on the importance of therapy dogs. Not only did she visit our JDA class but as well as the main office where Ms. West the vice principal was able to receive much needed dog therapy.
Follow Bob and Ginger throughout their journey to patients .

Tonight we welcomed new students and families from the Caruthers community into the UCSF Fresno Doctors Academy program during our orientation night. Accepted students from Alvina, Caruthers, Monroe and Raisin City Elementary were welcomed by program staff. With 100+ attendees in the room this evening, we want to thank Caruthers High School for their continued partnership and investment in future home grown health professionals.

On Friday February 9th, Caruthers and Sunnyside high school DA freshmen classes traveled to UC merced for our annual visit. Every year UC merced brings many health related presenters to speak to students about which paths they can start to consider once they start their college applications. We had presentations ranging from admissions, SJV prime programs, Pre-Health advising, and leadership involvement. Students also toured the UC campus and learned that this school continues to grow and expand. It is a very exciting year for students as they start their college exploration! Thank you UC merced.

Wrapping up the week with another successful writing workshop with our DA research students at Caruthers HS!

Attend information meeting this Thursday at the Kings Canyon MS Library at 530 to 630pm.

On January 26, 2024, Caruthers Highschool 10th grade DA class had the opportunity to be BLS certified. The BLS certification class is an amazing opportunity to continue enhancing our students skills and certifications. Students understand various life saving concepts for adults and babies. Thank you to the REACT team for spending the day training our students.

Caruthers Elementary 8th grade students gained the opportunity to become Basic First Aid/CPR certified. Students learned about all the steps to help save a life through teaching modules and training mannequins to demonstrate their learnings. It was a full day of a lot of learning and awareness. We know these skills and experiences will continue to benefit them in the future. Thank you to the REACT team for training our students.

On January 11th, 2024, several Caruthers High School DA seniors had the opportunity to share and present their Research Presentations with the current DA junior class. Students also answered questions and gave words of advice to the current class. A lot of pieces go into preparing students for the research and summer mentorship during their junior year. We are wishing all DA juniors and amazing spring semester full of a lot of learning and writing!

Applications for the 2024 Prime Time seminar series and mentorship cohort are now open until February 16th. Pre-medical students from the California San Joaquin Valley are encouraged to apply. Sessions will held March 2 to April 13 and will offer guidance on how to navigate the medical school application. Be sure to indicate involvement in the UCSF Fresno Doctors Academy Program on the application.

Deadline is quickly approaching for the Doctors Academy! All Fresno Unified 8th graders are encouraged to apply! See website for additional details.

We're hiring 6 Student Support Assistant for approximately 10 hours per week from January through May 2024. Student Support Assistants will aid students currently enrolled in the UCSF Fresno Junior Doctors Academy and Doctors Academy at contracted school sites with academics and/or program related components like college preparation and APA style research course. For questions contact Stephanie Huerta Alvarez via email: mailto:[email protected].

Scan the QR Code or visit: http://tiny.ucsf.edu/SSAposition for additional information or to apply!

It’s not too late to join our Doctors Academy Info Night today at Sunnyside from 5:30 pm-7 pm at the Sunnyside High Library. 1019 S. Peach Ave, Fresno, CA 93727. Come learn more from our staff and current students. Application support will also be provided.

TONIGHT! CALLING ALL 8TH GRADERS interested in exploring health careers!

Excited to share a presentation and offer application support at Kings Canyon MS for the Doctors Academy. All FUSD students are invited to apply. Reach out if you have questions or need assistance with applying. Deadline is December 1.