Kidney Disease Screening and Awareness Program

KDSAP furthers the professional development of pre-medical students by working alongside physicians to provide free screenings for kidney disease to underserved communities as well as to raise awareness of kidney disease amongst the general public. KDSAP is an undergraduate student-run organization that provides free kidney disease screenings in underserved communities across the Bay Area to improve kidney health and promote health equity. KDSAP has two main objectives: community outreach and student career development. By engaging undergraduate members to coordinate and facilitate screening events, students gain exposure to community engagement and professional development while serving the medically underserved and simultaneously addressing limitations in our current healthcare climate. The kidney disease screenings are co-hosted with our community partners and are free of charge, do not require any documentation, provide interpreters, includes a consultation with an MD, and is open to anyone who is interested.