CA AB1591

Establishes the California Podiatric Pipeline Program within the Department of Health Care Access and Information to promote careers in podiatric medicine and support California residents pursuing doctor of podiatric medicine degrees

Requires the department to develop partnerships linking undergraduate institutions with California's two accredited podiatric medical schools (California School of Podiatric Medicine at Samuel Merritt University and Western University of Health Sciences College of Podiatric Medicine)

Mandates mentorship, outreach, and clinical-shadowing opportunities for undergraduates, with priority recruitment from underrepresented, rural, or medically underserved areas

Authorizes planning or coordination grants to participating universities and permits use of the existing Health Professions Education Fund to support the program

Requires annual legislative reports on student participation numbers, matriculation rates into podiatric programs, and recommendations for expanding residency opportunities for graduates