Our Impact
Transforming healthcare through targeted support and programming
Our work reaches beyond individual students. We equip future health professionals with resources, community, mentorship, and opportunities while partnering with institutions to strengthen their capacity to support undocumented student
400+
scholars reached through community webinars and campus presentations
200+
Scholars met with PHD for individualized support
40
scholars completed the 2025 Pathways Cohort
73
scholars, educators, and professionals completed PHD's entrepreneurship
cohort
100+
scholars, educators, and professionals reached during PHD's webinar "Fostering an Entrepreneurship Mindset"
1,000
educators reached via campus trainings and online educators specific workshops
Through targeted support and programming, PHD transforms healthcare opportunities and reimagines belonging in medical education and health care—recognizing undocumented identity as a source of power, not a limitation.
PHD Tackles Inequities Nationally
Did you know?
-
Approximately 5–10% of undocumented students attending four-year institutions go on to enroll in professional programs.
-
​Limited access to specialized educational and health support creates additional barriers for undocumented students pursuing professional careers.
Advancing Public Health Through Law and Policy
PHD changed admission policies at nursing programs and other health-related programs denying students due to their status.
Changes in Admission Policies for health professional programs
PHD works to inform educators and program decision-makers about California laws and policies that advance undocumented students in pursuing health-related programs and careers. We invite you to join our efforts to create welcoming admission requirements and spaces for undocumented students pursuing health-related professional programs at your campus.