At the core of the Kern National Network for Caring and Character in Medicine's (KNN) work is its commitment to learners, the medical students, health professions students and residents who are the future of our health ecosystem. By introducing all of their learners to the fundamental importance of caring and character, the KNN medical schools hope to influence the way health care is delivered and the way it is experienced by those we serve.
The KNN recognizes that character and caring are developed over a lifetime. Through its work, the KNN is identifying strategies, practices and tools to aid learners on this journey, from the earliest stages of their education and training throughout their careers as practicing care providers.
Selected learner-focused initiatives include: