Family MedicineCommunity-based university affiliated

Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Anaheim) Program

Family Medicine residency program in Santa Ana, California, sponsored by Kaiser Permanente Southern California.

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About Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Anaheim) Program

ACGME code
1200531515
Program director
Kara Cummins
Location
Santa Ana, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
589
Latest cycle
Interview rate
18.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Anaheim) Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Santa Ana, California, sponsored by Kaiser Permanente Southern California. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 589 applications and invited about 18.8% 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 does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 65 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care track.

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
8
Interview rate
18.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates50%
  • US DO graduates50%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women58%
  • Men42%
  • White29%
  • Asian58%
  • Hispanic or Latino4%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Kara Cummins
Program coordinator
Angie Ivashkin
Coordinator phone
(714) 967-4736
Program phone
(714) 715-6012
Sponsoring institution
Kaiser Permanente Southern California

Kaiser Permanente Santa Ana Medical Office 1900 E 4th Street Santa Ana, CA 92705 Open in Google Maps

Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Anaheim) Program: frequently asked questions

Does Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Anaheim) Program sponsor visas?

Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Anaheim) 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 (Anaheim) Program IMG-friendly?

Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Anaheim) Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents.

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

Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Anaheim) Program offers 8 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Anaheim) Program?

Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Anaheim) Program received 589 applications and interviewed about 18.8% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Anaheim) 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 (Anaheim) 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 Southern California (Anaheim) Program located?

Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Anaheim) Program is located at Kaiser Permanente Santa Ana Medical Office 1900 E 4th Street Santa Ana, CA 92705. Its sponsoring institution is Kaiser Permanente Southern California.

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

The program director is Kara Cummins. The program coordinator, Angie Ivashkin, is the usual contact for application questions.