The Kern National Network for Flourishing in Medicine (KNN) is a national movement focused on integrating character, caring, practical wisdom and flourishing within the profession of medicine.
The KNN has three major priorities:
Embracing integrity, fairness, honesty, and good judgment.
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Communicating empathy, kindness, and compassion to patients and families.
That prepare learners to meet new demands to care for patients and populations with an emphasis on character, caring and practical wisdom.
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Who enter medical school to prepare for a career of learning centered on excellence, character, and caring to provide patient-centered care and flourish as healthy professionals.
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Who focus on character, caring and practical wisdom to facilitate creative thinking and connecting with students in collaborative, interactive ways.
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Reenvisioning medical professionalism in the context of character, caring and practical wisdom.
Recognizing the importance and interdependence of medical education, health outcomes and health systems.
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Bridging aims to increase understanding and find common ground toward the broader goal of promoting flourishing.