Our Mission

Building a Physician Community — The Butte-Glenn Medical Society (BGMS), now Northern California Rural Medical Association (NCRMA), believes that strengthening our region’s healthcare system requires more than training programs. It requires fostering a sense of belonging, connection, and professional community among physicians.

Background

The Butte-Glenn Medical Society (BGMS) founded Healthy Rural California (HRC) in 2018 to address healthcare access challenges in the North State after the Camp Fire by creating local residency programs.

• Current Residents (2025): 12

• Projected Residents (2026): 20

• Retention Rate: Approximately 50% remain in the area after graduation

• Economic Impact: Residency programs boost the local economy by $6 million annually

Over the next ten years, this could conservatively result in 40 new physicians living and practicing in Butte and Glenn Counties — a transformative impact on regional access to care.

These collaborations are designed to support a sustainable pathway for future physicians who will serve the North State for decades to come. 

Programs for Sponsorship Consideration

1. Growing Our Own Doctors – One Resident at a Time

Mission: To create a supportive, connected environment where residents and their families feel welcomed, valued, and inspired to build their futures in the North State.

Your sponsorship will have a direct and measurable impact on our residents and the future of healthcare in our region. NCRMA will provide an end-of-year impact report highlighting the outcomes and achievements made possible by your support.

• Estimated Cost: $10,000

• Individual Opportunities: Sponsors may support specific initiatives at a smaller sponsorship rate.

Sponsorship Opportunities Include:

• White Coats for Residents – Welcome 8 new residents in 2026 and honor 12 current residents through a White Coat Ceremony and Spring Celebration Dinner for residents and their families.

• Scrubs & Professional Attire – Equip residents for success with customized scrubs featuring your logo (optional).

• Local Medical Conference Participation – Cover travel, registration, and accommodations for residents.

• Advocacy Day at the Capitol – Empower and send residents to engage in statewide health policy discussions with the California Medical Association (CMA).

• CMA House of Delegates – Sponsor resident participation and travel for this key statewide event.

• Tailored Engagement Events – Create family- and community-centered experiences based on resident feedback to foster connection and wellness.

Recognition:
Sponsors will be recognized at all major NCRMA events (Spring Celebration and Winter Dinner.

2. H.A.P.P.Y. (Healthcare Access Pathway Program for Youth)

Mission: To inspire and equip youth with the knowledge, support, and opportunities to pursue careers in healthcare — bridging the gap between potential and possibility for the next generation of physicians.

Many students in our community aspire to become healthcare professionals but face significant barriers:

• Financial challenges – prohibitive costs of education and materials

• Lack of confidence – self-doubt in pursuing rigorous academic pathways

• Limited mentorship – minimal exposure to medical career guidance

• Home environment challenges – limited encouragement or support for higher education goals

Program Overview:
Each participating school will host a Medical Education Club, led by a qualified facilitator.

• Estimated Cost per School: $10,000 (ten-month school schedule) Sponsors may support specific initiatives at a smaller sponsorship rate.

• Format: Conducted during lunch or after school hours

Key Program Components:

• Inspire exploration of diverse healthcare careers (physicians, nursing, allied health)

• Provide hands-on activities, exposure to medical technology, and field trips

• Connect students with local healthcare professionals for mentorship

• Strengthen school–community relationships to develop career pathways

• Build a sustainable, long-term pipeline of future healthcare professionals

Impact:
Sponsorship directly supports the next generation of healthcare leaders while strengthening the long-term health and resilience of our community.

Website Advertising Opportunity

Overview:

A new website is being developed for the Northern California Rural Medical Association and the North Valley Medical Association (NVMA). The site, NorCalOrgDocs.org, will serve as a central hub connecting physicians, residents, medical students, and community partners throughout the North State region.

Each society will have its own dedicated tab, allowing for focused communication, event listings, and member resources.

Sponsorship Opportunity:
Organizations may advertise on the norcaldocs.org website, providing continuous online visibility to the region’s physician community.

• Sponsorship Level: $2,500 per society/annual

• Inclusions:

  • Logo placement with hyperlink on both societies’ pages (BGMS/NCRMA and NVMA)

  • Recognition in the e-newsletter announcement of the website launch and your sponsorship

  • Option to renew annually for ongoing exposure

Closing

We sincerely appreciate your consideration to sponsor one or both impactful programs. Your partnership will help sustain these efforts and create a legacy of accessible, high-quality healthcare in Butte, Glenn Counties and beyond. Please contact Bridget McBride at bgmsonline.org for more information.