Medical Students

Elective Clerkship Programs

General Policies and Information

We offer 4th year medical students the opportunity to participate in various clerkships in the departments of Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Otolaryngology, Pediatrics, Podiatric Surgery, and Psychiatry. Please read about our different programs and contact the program coordinator when you are ready to apply for a clerkship rotation. We look forward to hearing from you.

Application Procedure & Requirements

The application for a clerkship position at one of our programs generally begins by contacting the program coordinator. They will be able to verify dates for you and give you further instructions. See each individual program for details.

Below are the documentation requirements that all our programs require in advance of your clerkship.

1. A letter from your medical school’s Dean that contains the following:
   • A verification of your academic good standing
   • Approval of your chosen clerkship
   • Verification that your school will be responsible for your malpractice insurance.
   • Verification of completion of HIPAA training at your medical school
2. Written proof of TB screening and vaccinations for Rubella, Rubeola and Hepatitis B.
3. A copy of your medical school transcript.
4. Completion of other documentation that is provided by the Kaiser program you are applying to. Many of our programs have their own application forms, obtainable on this website or by contacting the program coordinator.

You will apply to most sub-i rotations through VSAS/VSLO. Other elective rotations (e.g. rotations under Educational Tracks) require a separate application which you will find on the website.

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We are excited to share Connect at KPNC, a networking platform that provides opportunities for mentoring, networking, collaborating, and connecting with physicians, medical students, pre-medical students, alumni, and future leaders in medicine!

Students and physicians who join Connect at KPNC will have an opportunity to engage in mentoring relationships, review educational resources and learn about exciting events for students, residents, and faculty!

• Medical student and resident alumni can stay connected with former or current students, residents, and faculty.
• Provide mentor and mentee opportunities and build mentorship networks.
• Event and program promotion for faculty, residents, medical students, and students who are interested in careers in medicine.
• Educational resources for pre-medical and medical students.