To increase the number of individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds who are educated, trained and employed in the health professions.

We accomplish this by:

• increasing awareness of career opportunities in the health professions.
• cultivating interests in pursuit of health professions.
• enhancing opportunities to gain access to formal training and education programs in health professions.
• increasing the probability of success in completing formal training and education programs in the health professions.

NC-HCAP envisions a society with equitable access to culturally competent health care across all demographics irrespective of geographic location (urban or rural) or socioeconomic status – in short, a society where no health disparities exist.