This report deals primarily with health professional schools in California and their role in (1) education of health professionals and related personnel involved in teaching and research in health sciences and the provision of health care; (2) health sciences research; and (3) delivery of health care. Sections 1 and 2 present respectively the introduction, the scope and premises. Section 3 examines current health status, including improvements over the last half century, and deficiencies. Section 4 discusses the means and mechanisms for dealing with the problems and deficiencies and Section 5 outlines the appropriate and necessary mission of the University in the health sciences. Section 6 reviews the University's present health sciences programs. Section 7 proposes goals and guidelines for future activities that will serve to make these activities responsive to health care needs in 1980. The last section presents the University's 10-year plan for the health sciences in terms of enrollment projections, operating budget, and capital outlay program. (AF)