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Kaiser Permanente Mid-Atlantic States Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Gaithersburg, Maryland, sponsored by Kaiser Permanente Mid-Atlantic States.

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About Kaiser Permanente Mid-Atlantic States Program

ACGME code
1402300490
Program director
Julie Chen
Location
Gaithersburg, Maryland
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
936
Latest cycle
Interview rate
11.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
11%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Kaiser Permanente Mid-Atlantic States Program is a community-based Internal Medicine residency program in Gaithersburg, Maryland, sponsored by Kaiser Permanente Mid-Atlantic States. It offers 6 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 936 applications and invited about 11.2% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Internal Medicine interview rate of 10.1%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 11% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal 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.

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
11.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates50%
  • US DO graduates39%
  • US IMGs11%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women61%
  • Men39%
  • White11%
  • Asian78%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Hispanic or Latino6%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native6%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Julie Chen
Program coordinator
Marc John Barredo
Coordinator phone
(240) 632-4021
Program phone
(240) 801-5993
Sponsoring institution
Kaiser Permanente Mid-Atlantic States

IM Residency Administration, 5th Floor Residency 655 Watkins Mill Road Gaithersburg, MD 20879 Open in Google Maps

Kaiser Permanente Mid-Atlantic States Program: frequently asked questions

Does Kaiser Permanente Mid-Atlantic States Program sponsor visas?

Kaiser Permanente Mid-Atlantic States 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 Mid-Atlantic States Program IMG-friendly?

About 11% of residents at Kaiser Permanente Mid-Atlantic States Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Kaiser Permanente Mid-Atlantic States Program offer?

Kaiser Permanente Mid-Atlantic States Program offers 6 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Kaiser Permanente Mid-Atlantic States Program?

Kaiser Permanente Mid-Atlantic States Program received 936 applications and interviewed about 11.2% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Kaiser Permanente Mid-Atlantic States 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 Mid-Atlantic States Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is Kaiser Permanente Mid-Atlantic States Program located?

Kaiser Permanente Mid-Atlantic States Program is located at IM Residency Administration, 5th Floor Residency 655 Watkins Mill Road Gaithersburg, MD 20879. Its sponsoring institution is Kaiser Permanente Mid-Atlantic States.

Who is the program director of Kaiser Permanente Mid-Atlantic States Program?

The program director is Julie Chen. The program coordinator, Marc John Barredo, is the usual contact for application questions.

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