Family MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Santa Rosa) Program

Family Medicine residency program in Santa Rosa, California, sponsored by Kaiser Permanente Northern California.

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About Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Santa Rosa) Program

ACGME code
1200500745
Program director
Rachel Friedman
Location
Santa Rosa, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
7
First-year spots
Applicants
659
Latest cycle
Interview rate
21.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Santa Rosa) Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Santa Rosa, California, sponsored by Kaiser Permanente Northern California. It offers 7 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 659 applications and invited about 21.7% 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. The program offers hospitalist, primary care, research and women's health tracks.

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
7
Interview rate
21.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates37%
  • US DO graduates63%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women84%
  • Men16%
  • White47%
  • Asian42%
  • Black or African American16%
  • Hispanic or Latino5%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Rachel Friedman
Program coordinator
Kimberly Eisert
Coordinator phone
(707) 393-4577
Program phone
(707) 791-0218
Sponsoring institution
Kaiser Permanente Northern California

401 Bicentennial Way, Suite 110 Santa Rosa, CA 95403 Open in Google Maps

Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Santa Rosa) Program: frequently asked questions

Does Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Santa Rosa) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Santa Rosa) 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 (Santa Rosa) Program IMG-friendly?

Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Santa Rosa) 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 (Santa Rosa) Program offer?

Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Santa Rosa) Program offers 7 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 7 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Santa Rosa) Program?

Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Santa Rosa) Program received 659 applications and interviewed about 21.7% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

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

Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Santa Rosa) Program is located at 401 Bicentennial Way, Suite 110 Santa Rosa, CA 95403. Its sponsoring institution is Kaiser Permanente Northern California.

Who is the program director of Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Santa Rosa) Program?

The program director is Rachel Friedman. The program coordinator, Kimberly Eisert, is the usual contact for application questions.