ABOUT
The Family Health Sciences Institute (FHSI), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, is a planned medical facility and training campus set on eight (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 – Training the next generation of doctors in the Central Valley.
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Simulation Center – A regional hub for cutting-edge medical training with immersive technology.
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Medical Vocational Training – Certifying frontline healthcare workers who are desperately needed now.
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Outpatient Surgery – Providing both care and training, where students learn in real-world environments.
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Clinical Center – Serving as a teaching alternative with a dual role of care delivery and workforce development.
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
