A Note to KP NCAL GME Community
Covid-19 Pandemic Update
Due to the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic and various guidelines governing travel, KP Northern California Global Health rotations will not occur in the current academic year (2022-2023). At this time, we are unable to approve rotations for future GH rotations and will inform the KP GME programs of any changes/updates as they occur. The safety of our trainees and communities we serve remains our top priority, thank you for your understanding.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Kaiser Permanente Global Health Program is to facilitate participation in Global Health experiences in underserved populations around the world for the staff physicians and residents of Kaiser Permanente.
Program Objectives
- Build relationships with existing international health care programs, medical facilities, and medical schools that enhance the mission of Kaiser Permanente’s Global Health Program and needs of its Global Health partners.
- Develop and maintain clinical volunteer opportunities for the clinical staff of Kaiser Permanente
- Develop and maintain clinical rotations of quality graduate medical education to the residents of Kaiser Permanente and its academic affiliates.
Overview
The Kaiser Permanente Global Health program provides KP Northern California residents an opportunity to serve above and beyond their professional roles within Kaiser Permanente by contributing to the health of those living in low-resource communities. Our partnerships with nonprofit global health organizations help physicians make critical connections between global social and healthcare issues and their local communities, including the health effects of poverty, migration, climate change, emerging infectious disease, and access to healthcare. These experiences add depth and breadth to the clinical capacity of our physicians, and in the process improve the care they provide to our local and global communities.
Residents who participate in global health rotations share their experience on the Global Health blog.
Program Staff
Donna Allen
donna.allen@kp.org