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Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Riverside) Program

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

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About Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Riverside) Program

ACGME code
1200521509
Program director
George Salman
Location
Riverside, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
588
Latest cycle
Interview rate
19.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
12%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Riverside) Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in Riverside, California, sponsored by Kaiser Permanente Southern California. It offers 6 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 588 applications and invited about 19.4% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Family Medicine interview rate of 21.6%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 12% 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. 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 scores of interviewed applicants
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
6
Interview rate
19.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates44%
  • US DO graduates44%
  • US IMGs6%
  • Non-US IMGs6%

Demographics

  • Women61%
  • Men39%
  • White17%
  • Asian72%
  • Hispanic or Latino17%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
George Salman
Program coordinator
Leslie Carreno
Coordinator phone
(951) 353-4539
Program phone
(951) 353-4370
Sponsoring institution
Kaiser Permanente Southern California

10800 Magnolia Avenue PS-2G Family Medicine Residency Riverside, CA 92505 Open in Google Maps

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

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

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

About 12% of residents at Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Riverside) 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 Southern California (Riverside) Program offer?

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

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

Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Riverside) Program received 588 applications and interviewed about 19.4% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Riverside) 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 (Riverside) Program's Step 2 CK score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.

Where is Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Riverside) Program located?

Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Riverside) Program is located at 10800 Magnolia Avenue PS-2G Family Medicine Residency Riverside, CA 92505. Its sponsoring institution is Kaiser Permanente Southern California.

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

The program director is George Salman. The program coordinator, Leslie Carreno, is the usual contact for application questions.