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RPrIDE Sub-Internship

Our sub-internship provides the opportunity for visiting medical students from a racial or ethnic background that is underrepresented in medicine (URiM) to develop their skills in Family Medicine and experience the Kaiser Permanente Washington Family Medicine Residency. Students spend four weeks at Kaiser Permanente Washington Medical Education in Seattle in a variety of clinical settings.

Each student receives mentorship from the RPrIDE faculty and will be matched with a resident during their time. Washington Permanente Medical Group provides each sub-intern with a $3,000 scholarship to offset their educational costs.

Information Sheet

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Eligibility

  • In good standing, entering 4th year of medical school
  • Interested in a career in family medicine and practicing in Washington State
  • Able to participate in a 4-week Clerkship in Seattle, Washington, during one of these timeframes:
  • Mid-August to Mid-September
  • Mid-September to Mid-October
  • Mid-November to Mid-December (Thanksgiving Day off)

From groups underrepresented in medicine (URiM)

We define Underrepresented in Medicine (URiM) based on race/ethnicity discordance between the Washington State population and family physicians. This includes Black/African American, Hispanic, Latino, Native American, or Asian Pacific Islander, and other Asian ethnicities underrepresented in medicine.

Application Process

This is an ongoing Sub-Internship opportunity, and applications are open to individuals from URiM backgrounds. The application requires the following:

  • Resume/CV
  • Transcript
  • Two Letters of Recommendation (Not From Family):
  • One from a medical/osteopathic school professor/clinician
  • One from an advisor or activity leader who can speak to your work in diversity/inclusion activities or culturally competent care
  • Short Essay (Max 500 Words) That Includes:
  • Personal Statement
  • Interest in the Kaiser Permanente Family Medicine Program

Application reviews will be completed in late winter, and all applicants will be notified of their status by early spring.

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