Contingency plans for people tied to location?

Apparently getting into med school in CA is impossible but I’m still going for it while I finish my BA and pre-reqs. However... anyone considering additional contingency plans: what are they and can I prepare for them concurrently? PA? NP? Other things that allow you to practice medicine with a good stable job?
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