Research - Why Research at KPSC
Advance Patient Care Through Research and Innovation
At Kaiser Permanente Southern California (KPSC), research is more than an academic requirement, it is an opportunity to improve the health of millions of patients. Residents and fellows have access to a nationally recognized, integrated health system where clinical questions can become impactful projects that influence practice, policy, and patient outcomes.
Whether you are interested in original research, quality improvement, medical education, population health, or health equity, KPSC provides the mentorship, resources, and infrastructure to help you succeed.
Research With Real-World Impact Starts Here
As one of the nation’s largest integrated health systems, KPSC offers unique advantages for trainee research:
• Access to a diverse patient population representing millions of members (4.9 million as of end of 2025).
• Comprehensive electronic health records with longitudinal follow-up.
• Opportunities to evaluate outcomes across the continuum of care.
• Ability to rapidly translate research findings into clinical practice and quality improvement initiatives.
• Collaboration with experienced researchers, clinicians, biostatisticians, and operational leaders.
• Multiple venues for resident and fellow presentations and publications.
See What’s Possible at KPSC
Research at KPSC leads to meaningful improvements for patients and communities. Recent trainee scholarship has helped identify opportunities to improve outcomes, evaluate care delivery, and expand understanding of important clinical conditions. Your next project could help shape the future of healthcare.
1. Clinical Research
Explore projects that address everyday clinical challenges and generate practical evidence that can immediately inform patient care.
2. Quality Improvement and Operations
Discover how residents and fellows identify opportunities to improve efficiency, patient experience, safety, and clinical quality across our health system.
Resident Research Improves Patient Care
Same-day discharge after colorectal surgery: long-term patient perspectives on safety and feasibility | Surgical Endoscopy | Springer Nature Link
3. Medical Education
See how residents and fellows are advancing medical education and improving clinical learning environments.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42636557/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39729119/
4. Health Equity
Learn how trainees are advancing equitable care through research that examines disparities, access, outcomes, and innovative approaches to improving health for diverse communities.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36228942/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40474584/
Start Your Research Journey at KPSC
Whether you are an experienced researcher or exploring your first scholarly project, KPSC provides the mentorship, resources, and opportunities to help you succeed. Discover how you can contribute to meaningful research while training in residency or fellowship.