How participants intend to use information after our conferences: 

"Participate in legislation and community efforts"

"I want to reach out to some of the speakers to gain mentors and work towards improving healthcare in the Central Valley"

"I plan to use what I learned today to help me out later as I apply to medical school."

"Explore more options in learning about health justice or addressing inequities if justice is not possible. If given the option later in my career, accepting medi-cal."

"I plan to educate and advocate with the knowledge provided for communities I serve."

What find helpful at our conferences: 

"Hearing from the speakers really instilled motivation in me to continue my passions and continue my purpose of serving the underserved communities of the Central Valley."

"Learning about life expectancy inequalities across demographics in the area and how political advocacy can work quietly and still be effective."

"Learning new insights into my community, being able to network with healthcare entities that will further my journey in the medical profession"

General Comments: 

"Thank you for the opportunity to join this conference. It is very insightful"

"As Family Medicine residency program, we continue to look for local medical students from the community interested in primary care. Medical school education and training tends to push students to subspecialty and surgical specialties. We would like to be "in there presence and answer any questions they have about Family Medicine."

Analysis by Conference: 

CVMC 2023

The data presented in survey findings from the 2023 Central Valley Medical Conference—were gathered specifically to assess the perspectives of physicians and medical students currently serving or training in the Central Valley. These surveys aimed to identify the most pressing needs and most effective strategies for improving recruitment and retention in the region. Among surveyed physicians, 32.89% highlighted the opportunity for a flexible work schedule as the most influential factor in recruitment, followed by 28.95% who cited increased compensation, and 14.47% who emphasized loan repayment. Medical students identified similar priorities, with 29.63% citing loan repayment, 25.93% identifying increased compensation, and another 25.93% selecting professional advancement as key motivators. Notably, both groups expressed a strong shared desire to serve underserved communities—a central value driving their interest in staying within the Central Valley. Conversely, organizational leadership and perceived quality of care were ranked among the least influential factors by physicians and students, respectively.

From a demographic standpoint, 34% of surveyed physicians and 54% of medical students were raised in the Central Valley, and 62% of students reported the Central Valley as their preferred location for residency. These findings were further supported by post-conference surveys, which revealed that 66.7% of attendees found the event highly relevant and helpful, 61.1% expressed the highest level of satisfaction, and 69–83% strongly agreed that the conference improved their knowledge, motivation, and career readiness. Altogether, these insights paint a clear picture of where support is most needed and highlight the effectiveness of locally focused interventions—such as structured mentorship, targeted incentives, and community-based medical training—in strengthening the physician pipeline for the Central Valley.

CVMC 2024

The feedback from attendees reflects a strong overall endorsement of the conference’s value and effectiveness. When asked about overall satisfaction, 61.1% of participants rated the event a 5 out of 5, indicating they were extremely satisfied. An additional 22.2% rated it a 3, while lower ratings (1–2) were minimal, each at 5.6%. Similarly, 66.7% of respondents rated the event as a 5 for relevance and helpfulness, with another 16.7% selecting 3. Only a small percentage (5.6%–11.1%) gave ratings of 1 or 2, and no respondents selected 4, indicating the event was either viewed as excellent or somewhat useful but with room to improve. Combined with the previous survey data, which showed that 69% to 83% of attendees strongly agreed the conference increased their knowledge, motivation, and career readiness, these results demonstrate that the event was highly successful in meeting its goals—delivering relevant, high-impact content and addressing gaps in local medical education and training.

CVMC 2025

Based on the survey responses, the data clearly demonstrate that the conference had a significant positive impact on attendees. Approximately 83% of respondents strongly agreed that they learned something new about healthcare in the Central Valley, with an additional 10% agreeing. Similarly, 79% strongly agreed they felt more motivated to serve or advocate for Central Valley communities, with about 10% also agreeing. When asked whether they gained useful skills or insights for their career, 69% strongly agreed and another 21% agreed. Lastly, 72% strongly agreed that the conference filled a gap in local medical education or training, with 21% agreeing. Across all four statements, the percentage of strongly agree responses consistently ranged from 69% to 83%, indicating a high level of satisfaction and perceived value. Overall, the findings suggest that the conference effectively addressed regional healthcare education needs, inspired community engagement, and contributed meaningfully to attendees’ professional growth.

Encouragements for improvement: 

"Would love to see even more residency programs."

"More keynote speakers such as Dr. Bains. I really enjoyed learning about her experiences as a physician. She was very inspiring to me since I am also a women of color pursing career in the med field."

"possibly suture workshops and a panel on how to form emails and create strong resume/cv to get research experience"