Emergency MedicineCommunity-based university affiliated

Kaiser Permanente Southern California Program

Emergency Medicine residency program in San Diego, California, sponsored by Kaiser Permanente Southern California.

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About Kaiser Permanente Southern California Program

ACGME code
1100500214
Program director
Matthew Silver
Location
San Diego, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Kaiser Permanente Southern California Program is a community-based university affiliated Emergency Medicine residency program in San Diego, California, sponsored by Kaiser Permanente Southern California. It offers 6 first-year positions, lower than the typical Emergency Medicine program (11).

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Emergency Medicine program has 8%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
6
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates67%
  • US DO graduates33%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women50%
  • Men50%
  • White67%
  • Asian22%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Hispanic or Latino22%
  • Other11%

Contact and location

Program director
Matthew Silver
Program coordinator
Heriberto Gonzalez
Coordinator phone
(619) 528-5164
Sponsoring institution
Kaiser Permanente Southern California

Emergency Medicine Residency Program 4647 Zion Avenue First Floor, Ste. 1116 San Diego, CA 92120 Open in Google Maps

Kaiser Permanente Southern California Program: frequently asked questions

Does Kaiser Permanente Southern California Program sponsor visas?

Kaiser Permanente Southern California Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is Kaiser Permanente Southern California Program IMG-friendly?

Kaiser Permanente Southern California Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Emergency Medicine program has 8% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Kaiser Permanente Southern California Program offer?

Kaiser Permanente Southern California Program offers 6 first-year Emergency Medicine positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Kaiser Permanente Southern California Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Kaiser Permanente Southern California Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it.

Where is Kaiser Permanente Southern California Program located?

Kaiser Permanente Southern California Program is located at Emergency Medicine Residency Program 4647 Zion Avenue First Floor, Ste. 1116 San Diego, CA 92120. Its sponsoring institution is Kaiser Permanente Southern California.

Who is the program director of Kaiser Permanente Southern California Program?

The program director is Matthew Silver. The program coordinator, Heriberto Gonzalez, is the usual contact for application questions.