Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Oakland) Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Oakland, California, sponsored by Kaiser Permanente Northern California.

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About Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Oakland) Program

ACGME code
1400512052
Program director
Thomas Baudendistel
Location
Oakland, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
11
First-year spots
Applicants
1,872
Latest cycle
Interview rate
18.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Oakland) Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Oakland, California, sponsored by Kaiser Permanente Northern California. It offers 11 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,872 applications and invited about 18.1% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5%. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, primary care and research 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
11
Interview rate
18.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates96%
  • US DO graduates4%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women63%
  • Men35%
  • White24%
  • Asian67%
  • Black or African American17%
  • Hispanic or Latino11%
  • Other2%

Contact and location

Program director
Thomas Baudendistel
Program coordinator
Joel Barcelona
Coordinator phone
(510) 752-1933
Sponsoring institution
Kaiser Permanente Northern California

Kaiser Permanente Medical Center Medical Education Department 3600 Broadway Oakland, CA 94611 Open in Google Maps

Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Oakland) Program: frequently asked questions

Does Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Oakland) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Oakland) Program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Oakland) Program IMG-friendly?

Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Oakland) Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Oakland) Program offer?

Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Oakland) Program offers 11 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 11 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Oakland) Program?

Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Oakland) Program received 1,872 applications and interviewed about 18.1% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

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

Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Oakland) Program is located at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center Medical Education Department 3600 Broadway Oakland, CA 94611. Its sponsoring institution is Kaiser Permanente Northern California.

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

The program director is Thomas Baudendistel. The program coordinator, Joel Barcelona, is the usual contact for application questions.

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