Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Kaiser Permanente Northern California (San Francisco) Program

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

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About Kaiser Permanente Northern California (San Francisco) Program

ACGME code
1400512060
Program director
Rebecca O'Neill
Location
San Francisco, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
12
First-year spots
Applicants
2,344
Latest cycle
Interview rate
13.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Kaiser Permanente Northern California (San Francisco) Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in San Francisco, California, sponsored by Kaiser Permanente Northern California. It offers 12 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 2,344 applications and invited about 13.7% 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 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 minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
12
Interview rate
13.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates97%
  • US DO graduates3%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women53%
  • Men47%
  • White29%
  • Asian61%
  • Black or African American5%
  • Hispanic or Latino13%

Contact and location

Program director
Rebecca O'Neill
Program coordinator
Louella Neyman
Coordinator phone
(415) 833-3034
Program phone
(415) 833-5317
Sponsoring institution
Kaiser Permanente Northern California

Kaiser Foundation Hospital 2425 Geary Boulevard Room M-150 San Francisco, CA 94115 Open in Google Maps

Kaiser Permanente Northern California (San Francisco) Program: frequently asked questions

Does Kaiser Permanente Northern California (San Francisco) Program sponsor visas?

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

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

Kaiser Permanente Northern California (San Francisco) 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 visas.

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

Kaiser Permanente Northern California (San Francisco) Program offers 12 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 12 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Kaiser Permanente Northern California (San Francisco) Program?

Kaiser Permanente Northern California (San Francisco) Program received 2,344 applications and interviewed about 13.7% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

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

Kaiser Permanente Northern California (San Francisco) Program is located at Kaiser Foundation Hospital 2425 Geary Boulevard Room M-150 San Francisco, CA 94115. Its sponsoring institution is Kaiser Permanente Northern California.

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

The program director is Rebecca O'Neill. The program coordinator, Louella Neyman, is the usual contact for application questions.

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