ABOUT
The Family Health Sciences Institute (FHSI), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public benefit organization, is a planned healthcare training campus on 8 acres in North Fresno.
To promote equitable access
to education and foster collaborative
training opportunities for aspiring
healthcare and medical management professionals from all backgrounds,
with an explicit focus on people of color.
Our Vision
The Family Health Sciences Institute (FHSI) is a public-benefit convening network and regional asset—a nonprofit hub that unites academic institutions, healthcare systems, workforce educators, and community organizations into a collaborative ecosystem for the Central Valley.
FHSI facilitates high-trust interactions across training, clinical practice, research, and mission-aligned partnerships—connecting the dots between what exists and what’s possible—to align workforce pathways, strengthen healthcare education, expand representation, and reduce disparities across Fresno, Clovis, the broader San Joaquin Valley, and beyond.
By cultivating a diverse, practice-ready provider pipeline equipped with cutting-edge technology and applied expertise, FHSI helps build a healthcare ecosystem that authentically mirrors and serves the region’s communities—offering funders and partners a scalable, replicable model of equity, innovation, and workforce development with enduring public benefit.
A HEALTH CARE HUB
At the heart of the FHSI campus are five foundational pillars:
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Medical School – Advancing physician education through academically rigorous, community-centered training that prepares future doctors to serve with excellence, compassion, and a commitment to underserved populations.
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Simulation Center – Delivering immersive, high-fidelity training experiences that strengthen clinical skills, enhance patient safety, and support interdisciplinary collaboration—while also providing specialized simulation training for first responders, including EMS, law enforcement, and fire services.
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Academic Healthcare Training School – Providing structured, degree- and certificate-aligned educational pathways that integrate classroom instruction with applied learning to prepare students for diverse healthcare careers.
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Allied Health Training – Equipping frontline healthcare professionals with industry-recognized certifications and hands-on competencies to meet immediate workforce demands and support high-quality care delivery.
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Pathway & Mentorship Program – Inspiring and guiding students from early education through career entry by offering sustained mentorship, exposure, and academic support to build a diverse and future-ready healthcare workforce.
THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS & PATHWAYS, WE WILL:
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Reduce healthcare disparities
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Train future health professionals from diverse backgrounds
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Promote inclusive, community-informed healthcare models
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Catalyze innovation and workforce development across all levels of education
