Global Health Program - Global Health Track
The Southern California Kaiser Permanente Global Health Track offers opportunities to develop expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of common tropical conditions and diseases, to expand clinical knowledge and management skills in preparation for work in areas of limited resources, and to improve cultural competency to better serve our diverse community of Southern California.
The Kaiser Permanente Southern California Global Health Track provides resident physicians with a structured educational pathway to develop the knowledge, clinical skills, and cultural competence necessary to care for diverse and underserved populations both internationally and within Southern California.
Through didactic learning, scholarly discussion, and international clinical experiences, residents gain expertise in the recognition and management of tropical and infectious diseases, expand their ability to practice effectively in resource-limited settings, and strengthen their understanding of the social and cultural determinants of health. These experiences foster adaptability, clinical reasoning, and culturally responsive care that directly benefits the diverse communities served by Kaiser Permanente.
Kaiser Permanente residency programs prepare physicians to provide high-quality care in any practice setting throughout the United States while establishing a strong foundation for service in international and resource-constrained environments. The Global Health Track builds upon this foundation by offering residents additional opportunities to develop specialized knowledge and leadership skills in global health, health equity, and care for underserved populations.
Residents who successfully complete all program requirements will receive a Letter of Distinction recognizing their achievement in the Global Health Track.
Global Health Track Requirements
To complete the Global Health Track, residents must:
• Submit an application to the Global Health Track by contacting the Global Health Program Co-Directors, Dr. Dennis Andrade or Dr. Bruno Lewin.
• Participate regularly in the Global Health Journal Club, held as scheduled virtual meetings.
• Deliver at least one educational presentation annually during a Global Health Journal Club meeting.
• Successfully complete a minimum two-week international clinical elective approved by the Global Health Program.
• Present the clinical, educational, and cultural experiences from their international elective to their residency program upon completion.
Successful completion of these requirements demonstrates a resident’s commitment to global health education, cross-cultural collaboration, and the delivery of equitable, high-quality care to medically underserved populations.
