We believe in Scholarships for
those who Give.

Scholarships for people who care about
their diverse communities

Kaiser Permanente encourages diversity in the medical profession throughout our programs and practices. We plant seeds for future physicians by nurturing students who are committed to providing culturally responsive care.

Oliver Goldsmith, MD, Scholarship

Dedicated to the promotion and advancement of culturally responsive care, this scholarship honors medical/osteopathic students entering their third or fourth year of medical school who intend to practice in Southern California. The Oliver Goldsmith, MD, Scholarship supports ongoing education for medical students while providing them with opportunities for practical experience at Kaiser Permanente facilities.

• Ten $5,000 scholarships for medical students who have demonstrated their commitment to diversity through community service, clinical volunteering, or research
• Medical students participate in a mentoring program with a Kaiser Permanente physician and participate in a four to six week clinical rotation at a Kaiser Permanente facility

• Medical students have an opportunity to observe practicing physicians delivering culturally responsive care, to participate in care delivery, and to learn more about the communities they will be serving after graduation

This scholarship also honors the work of Dr. Goldsmith, the retired chair of the Kaiser Permanente National Diversity Council. A champion of culturally responsive care, Dr. Goldsmith established the Southern California Permanente Medical Group Diversity Advisory Council. He also spearheaded the Culturally Responsive Care Initiative, which focuses on ensuring that physicians are prepared to meet the clinical, cultural and linguistic needs of their diverse patients.