Mission Statement
The mission of the Kaiser Permanente Northern California Community and Global Health Program (KP CoGlobal) is to facilitate participation in mission-driven clinical and educational experiences in underserved populations in the United States and Internationally for its residents and fellows. Our KP CoGlobal program supports trainees to make critical connections between social and healthcare issues, including the health effects of poverty, migration, climate change, emerging infectious diseases, and access to healthcare. These experiences add depth and breadth to the clinical abilities of our trainees, and in the process, improve the care they provide to local and global communities.
Effective July 2023, the KP Community and Global Health program has re-opened with the following guidelines
- Who Qualifies for the KP CoGlobal Program? Residents and fellows (trainees) in PGY2 and above at KP-sponsored programs are eligible to participate in national and international rotations, contingent upon approval by the Program Director.
- Required Documentation: A Program Letter of Agreement (PLA) must be signed and pre-approved by both the Program Director and the Designated Institutional Official (DIO) at least 45 days prior to making any travel arrangements. The PLA must include the following:
- Rotation Goals and Objectives
Clearly defined educational goals and objectives for the rotation, developed in alignment with the most current ACGME, CPME, and/or relevant subspecialty guidelines, ensuring that the learning experience meets established accreditation standards and addresses the specific competencies required for the trainee’s development. - Educational and Supervisory Responsibility
Identification of the licensed MD, DO, or DPM who will assume responsibility for the educational and supervisory oversight of the resident/fellow throughout the duration of the rotation, ensuring adherence to the established learning objectives and providing appropriate mentorship and guidance
- Rotation Goals and Objectives
- Reimbursement for Travel and Rotation Costs: Participants are eligible for a one-time reimbursement of up to $1,500 to assist with costs associated with the rotation.
- Malpractice Insurance Coverage: Regional UME/GME will provide malpractice insurance for each trainee approved for a KP CoGlobal rotation. Additionally, the resident or fellow must provide the following information to secure the malpractice insurance: Date of birth (or DOB), current passport number and issuing country (if other than the United States), and current California medical license number.
- Duration of CoGlobal Rotations
- Minimum Duration: 10 days
- Maximum Duration: 30 days
Note: Program Directors may exercise discretion to modify the minimum duration based on educational rationale. For example, surgical specialties may have CoGlobal rotations as short as 7 days.
- Pre-Travel Requirements for Trainees: Prior to traveling, trainees must:
- Review U.S. State Department’s Country Specific Information
Review relevant travel advisories and safety information specific to the destination country. - Receive Recommended and Required Vaccines
Ensure all required and recommended vaccinations are obtained prior to departure. - Obtain Travel Health Insurance
Secure travel health insurance if required. - Obtain Emergency Evacuation Insurance
Obtain emergency evacuation insurance if recommended by the U.S. State Department. - Provide Travel Documentation
- Submit a detailed travel itinerary to the Program Director.
- Provide international contact information to the Program Director.
- Review U.S. State Department’s Country Specific Information
Residents who participate in global health rotations share their experience on the Global Health blog.
Program Staff
Donna Allen, MPA
donna.allen@kp.org