Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Greater Sacramento Valley) Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in Sacramento, California, sponsored by Kaiser Permanente Northern California.
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- ACGME code
- 1200500765
- Program director
- Thomas Balsbaugh
- Location
- Sacramento, California
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 6
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 553
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 20.1%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 6%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- None
- For residents
Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Greater Sacramento Valley) Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in Sacramento, California, sponsored by Kaiser Permanente Northern California. It offers 6 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 553 applications and invited about 20.1% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Family Medicine interview rate of 21.6%.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 6% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.
Residents work about 60 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
- Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
- Year of graduation limit
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 6
- Interview rate
- 20.1%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 2
- Visa sponsorship
- None
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates76%
- US DO graduates18%
- US IMGs6%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women76%
- Men24%
- White12%
- Asian47%
- Black or African American12%
- Hispanic or Latino29%
- American Indian or Alaska Native6%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander12%
- Other6%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Thomas Balsbaugh
- Program coordinator
- Bernadette Sario
- Coordinator phone
- (916) 688-2589
- Program phone
- (916) 497-2734
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Kaiser Permanente Northern California
501 J Street Sacramento, CA 95814 Open in Google Maps
Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Greater Sacramento Valley) Program: frequently asked questions
Does Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Greater Sacramento Valley) Program sponsor visas?
Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Greater Sacramento Valley) 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 Northern California (Greater Sacramento Valley) Program IMG-friendly?
About 6% of residents at Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Greater Sacramento Valley) Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents.
How many residency positions does Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Greater Sacramento Valley) Program offer?
Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Greater Sacramento Valley) Program offers 6 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Greater Sacramento Valley) Program?
Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Greater Sacramento Valley) Program received 553 applications and interviewed about 20.1% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Greater Sacramento Valley) 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 Northern California (Greater Sacramento Valley) Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.
Where is Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Greater Sacramento Valley) Program located?
Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Greater Sacramento Valley) Program is located at 501 J Street Sacramento, CA 95814. Its sponsoring institution is Kaiser Permanente Northern California.
Who is the program director of Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Greater Sacramento Valley) Program?
The program director is Thomas Balsbaugh. The program coordinator, Bernadette Sario, is the usual contact for application questions.