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RPrIDE Family Medicine Sub-Internship

In addition to our long-standing Sub-Internship program with University of Washington School of Medicine, our RPrIDE Family Medicine Sub-Internship allows 4th-year medical students from schools across the US to explore the Kaiser Permanente Washington Family Medicine Residency. The program is designed to support students whose lived experiences and perspectives can enrich the discipline of family medicine and our Washington medical community. Over four weeks, participants engage in a variety of family medicine settings in Seattle. Applicants who are invited to participate in this program receive a $3,000 scholarship from the Washington Permanente Medical Group to offset their educational costs.

Questions? Contact medicallearning@kp.org

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Selection Criteria

  • MD and DO Students in good standing, entering 4th year of medical school
  • Students interested in practicing family medicine in Washington State
  • Students with backgrounds and lived experiences that reflect the full range of communities we serve across Washington State.
  • Students who demonstrate a commitment to advancing culturally and/or linguistically responsive care through leadership, research, or community engagement that fosters inclusive practices and meaningful connection.
  • Students 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)

Application Process

Applications open December of each calendar year and are reviewed in March/April. Successful applicants will be notified in May.

  • 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 developing culturally or linguistically responsive care through leadership, research, or community engagement.
  • 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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