The Kern National Network for Caring and Character in Medicine (KNN) is a national movement focused on integrating caring, character, practical wisdom and human 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 caring and character.
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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 caring and character to facilitate creative thinking and connecting with students in collaborative, interactive ways.
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Reenvisioning medical professionalism in the context of caring and character.
Recognizing the importance and interdependence of medical education, health outcomes and health systems.
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Advancing caring and character in medicine toward the broader goal of promoting human flourishing.