The Physicians Medical Forum is seeking volunteers for the 2018 Doctors on Board Pipeline Program. The program is an innovative and exciting opportunity for African American/Black, Native American Indian, Filipino, Pacific Islander, and Latino/Hispanic students to experience a rare snapshot of what it takes to become a physician or pharmacist. For more information on how to get involved, click here.
La Salud Permanente Latino Health Elective application is now open for the 2018/19 year! This elective opportunity is available to Spanish-speaking 4th year U.S. medical school students and residents (PGY2 and above) who are passionate about Latino health. Learn more about the program and how to apply here.
The Kaiser Permanente Northern California Patient Safety Fellowship is a one-year program offered by the Regional Graduate Medical Education Office and Regional Quality and Safety Leadership, and may be located at any number of our KP medical centers. The purpose of the Interprofessional Fellowship Program in Patient Safety is to provide post-residency trained physicians an in-depth education in patient safety practice, leadership and research. Up to two positions are offered each year. Apply now!
The UC Davis/Kaiser Permanente ACE-PC program was recently highlighted on local CBS news. We are incredibly proud of this program and the recent graduates. Take a look!
The 2017 KPNC Medical Student Scholarship application is now open! Are you a third-year medical student committed to helping underserved communities, and interested in seeking a residency in Northern California? Apply for a chance to win a $5,000 scholarship toward your tuition!
The La Salud Permanente Latino Health Elective offers Spanish-speaking 4th year U.S. medical school students and residents (PGY2 and above) who are passionate about Latino health a unique rotation opportunity in several Northern California locations. Visit our webpage for more information. https://residency-ncal.kaiserpermanente.org/med-students/lsp-elective/
The Kaiser Permanente Northern California Patient Safety Fellowship is a one-year program offered by the Regional Graduate Medical Education Office and Regional Quality and Safety Leadership, and may be located at any number of our KP medical centers. The purpose of the Interprofessional Fellowship Program in Patient Safety is to provide post-residency trained physicians an in-depth education in patient safety practice, leadership and research. Up to two positions are offered each year.
The Kaiser Permanente Napa Solano Community Medicine and Global Health (CMGH) fellowship is designed to train primary care physicians (specialty boarded or board-eligible in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine or Pediatrics) to become teachers, mentors and leaders in community medicine and global health. During this 13-month fellowship (July 1 – July 31), fellows will work with CMGH faculty to provide Community-Oriented Primary Care in medically underserved communities and engage in health disparities research and Community Based Research Projects.
Read more about KP Sacramento’s Mark Babo, MD, and his dedication to teaching and Global Health. He says, “Missionary medicine is the means of fulfilling my personal goal of serving the world’s needy through medicine…” Dr. Babo has been licensed to practice medicine not only in Oklahoma, California and Louisiana, but also in Kenya, Nigeria and Jamaica. He says he has learned valuable lessons about human relations from his work overseas.
Congratulations to Pamela Edillon, MD, KP San Jose Medical Center, for receiving the Educator of the Year award from Boston University School of Medicine. Harley Goldberg, MD, KP San Jose Director of Medical Education describes her best when he says, “She represents all of our dedicated preceptors, who give so generously of their knowledge, time, and mentorship, day in and day out. With appreciation to all of our preceptors, who weave the fabric of our medical education program, every day. Thank you!”
