Investigators and fellows in the Division of Research work on the cutting edge of delivery science, partnering directly with Kaiser Permanente physicians and clinical operations leaders to develop and implement innovative research and quality improvement projects for patient care, in one of the nation's leading integrated delivery systems. Fellows will have the unique opportunity to develop delivery science research and writing skills for presentations and publications while being mentored by experienced scientists. Investigators have access to rich data resources, including a robust longitudinal electronic medical record system, and they have the opportunity to translate research findings into the clinical care setting.

The two-year, full-time program includes:

• Individualized scientific mentorship on at least two delivery science studies
• Weekly works-in-progress meetings with faculty and fellows
• Experience writing at least two first-authored publications based on Kaiser Permanente Division of Research projects
• Monthly seminar series on career and skill development topics
• Core competency training in Delivery Science methods, including journal club
• The opportunity to take advanced coursework in relevant methodological areas at nearby University of California campuses.
• Fellows with clinical training have the potential for maintaining a modest amount of clinical activity (arranged on a case-by-case basis

Application Deadline: November 8, 2024, at 5pm Pacific

The application must include:

• CV
• Personal Statement (not to exceed 2 pages)
• 3 Letters of Recommendation
• Writing Sample (strongly encouraged)

Fellows are expected to participate in in-person research or training activities on at least a weekly basis.

For more information about our program and/or to submit your application, please visit our website: https://divisionofresearch.kaiserpermanente.org/research/fellowships/delivery-science-fellowship/

To learn more about our department, please visit: https://divisionofresearch.kaiserpermanente.org/

About Kaiser Permanente Northern California, Division of Research

Kaiser Permanente is an integrated delivery system with a diverse membership in eight regions across the United States. In the Northern California region, Kaiser Permanente includes a health plan with 4 million members, a network of 21 hospitals and 100 ambulatory medical offices, and a multi-specialty physician group with more than 8,000 physicians. The Division of Research, which is part of Kaiser Permanente Northern California, has more than 640 people on staff, including 66 faculty-level investigators with 587 ongoing, funded projects on a wide range of health research topics. In 2022, the Division’s research portfolio included over $133 million in grants awarded by the National Institutes of Health, other federal agencies, private foundations, industry, and Kaiser Permanente. Our investigators have made contributions in many research areas, including disease prevention, patient engagement, chronic illness management, clinical trials, clinical effectiveness, the role of genes and the environment in health, inpatient care, predictive modeling, program evaluation, health informatics, and delivery science.

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