Kaiser Permanente Northern California is dedicated to advancing medical education and supporting future healthcare leaders. We are committed to providing high-quality training opportunities for medical students, emphasizing the importance of serving diverse communities and addressing healthcare disparities.
Scholarship Details
- Scholarship award of $2,500 for eligible students
- Open to students attending accredited medical, osteopathic or podiatric schools
- Recipients are encouraged to complete a one-month clerkship at a Kaiser Permanente Northern California Residency Program during their fourth year
- An additional $5,000 travel stipend is awarded after successful completion of the clerkship
Eligibility Criteria
- Be a current third-year medical student in good academic standing
- Interested in seeking a residency in Kaiser Permanente Northern California
- Expect to graduate in the spring two years after applying
Application Process
- Complete the online scholarship application during the September through November application period
- Prepare a current curriculum vitae
- Write a short essay of no more than 500 words describing your community involvement and commitment to underserved communities
- Obtain a letter from your medical, osteopathic, or podiatric school confirming your good academic standing
- Request two letters of recommendation, including one from a professor or clinician and one supporting your work with underserved communities
- Upload all supporting documents and recommendation letters in PDF format through the online application
- Submit all required supporting documentation by the application deadline
- If selected as a finalist, participate in a phone interview in February
- Await scholarship notification in mid-March
Scholarship recipients will be encouraged to participate in a one-month clerkship at any of our Kaiser Permanente Northern California Residency Programs during their fourth year of medical school. An additional $5,000 travel stipend will be awarded once the rotation has been completed. Applicants may apply for both the Northern California and Southern California Residency Programs scholarships; however, winners will be awarded in only one region.
