Family MedicineCommunity-based university affiliated

Kaiser Permanente Southern California (San Diego) Program

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

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About Kaiser Permanente Southern California (San Diego) Program

ACGME code
1200512705
Program director
Lance Fuchs
Location
San Diego, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
706
Latest cycle
Interview rate
17%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Kaiser Permanente Southern California (San Diego) Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in San Diego, 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 706 applications and invited about 17% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.

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 46 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, primary care 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 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
17%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates83%
  • US DO graduates17%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women72%
  • Men28%
  • White67%
  • Asian22%
  • Black or African American11%
  • Hispanic or Latino22%

Contact and location

Program director
Lance Fuchs
Program coordinator
Lori Leyba-Gonzalez
Coordinator phone
(858) 573-6400
Program phone
(858) 573-5471
Sponsoring institution
Kaiser Permanente Southern California

6911 Convoy Court 2nd floor San Diego, CA 92111 Open in Google Maps

Kaiser Permanente Southern California (San Diego) Program: frequently asked questions

Does Kaiser Permanente Southern California (San Diego) Program sponsor visas?

Kaiser Permanente Southern California (San Diego) 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 (San Diego) Program IMG-friendly?

Kaiser Permanente Southern California (San Diego) 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 (San Diego) Program offer?

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

How competitive is Kaiser Permanente Southern California (San Diego) Program?

Kaiser Permanente Southern California (San Diego) Program received 706 applications and interviewed about 17% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

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

Kaiser Permanente Southern California (San Diego) Program is located at 6911 Convoy Court 2nd floor San Diego, CA 92111. Its sponsoring institution is Kaiser Permanente Southern California.

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

The program director is Lance Fuchs. The program coordinator, Lori Leyba-Gonzalez, is the usual contact for application questions.