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Kaiser Permanente Northern California (San Jose) Program

Family Medicine residency program in San Jose, California, sponsored by Kaiser Permanente Northern California.

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About Kaiser Permanente Northern California (San Jose) Program

ACGME code
1200500746
Program director
Francis Chu
Location
San Jose, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
535
Latest cycle
Interview rate
20.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Kaiser Permanente Northern California (San Jose) Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in San Jose, 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 535 applications and invited about 20.6% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Family Medicine interview rate of 21.6%.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Family Medicine program has 22%. The program sponsors J-1 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
20.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates53%
  • US DO graduates47%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women47%
  • Men53%
  • White24%
  • Asian53%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Other12%

Contact and location

Program director
Francis Chu
Program coordinator
Rachel Gee
Coordinator phone
(669) 214-8197
Program phone
(408) 972-6757
Sponsoring institution
Kaiser Permanente Northern California

276 International Circle Building 1 San Jose, CA 95119 Open in Google Maps

Kaiser Permanente Northern California (San Jose) Program: frequently asked questions

Does Kaiser Permanente Northern California (San Jose) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Kaiser Permanente Northern California (San Jose) Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Kaiser Permanente Northern California (San Jose) Program IMG-friendly?

Kaiser Permanente Northern California (San Jose) Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Kaiser Permanente Northern California (San Jose) Program offer?

Kaiser Permanente Northern California (San Jose) Program offers 6 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Kaiser Permanente Northern California (San Jose) Program?

Kaiser Permanente Northern California (San Jose) Program received 535 applications and interviewed about 20.6% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Kaiser Permanente Northern California (San Jose) 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 (San Jose) 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 (San Jose) Program located?

Kaiser Permanente Northern California (San Jose) Program is located at 276 International Circle Building 1 San Jose, CA 95119. Its sponsoring institution is Kaiser Permanente Northern California.

Who is the program director of Kaiser Permanente Northern California (San Jose) Program?

The program director is Francis Chu. The program coordinator, Rachel Gee, is the usual contact for application questions.