Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Santa Clara) Program

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

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About Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Santa Clara) Program

ACGME code
1400521067
Program director
Sudhir Rajan
Location
Santa Clara, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
15
First-year spots
Applicants
2,149
Latest cycle
Interview rate
18%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Santa Clara) Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Santa Clara, California, sponsored by Kaiser Permanente Northern California. It offers 15 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 2,149 applications and invited about 18% 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 hospitalist and primary care 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
15
Interview rate
18%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates93%
  • US DO graduates7%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women58%
  • Men42%
  • White25%
  • Asian69%
  • Hispanic or Latino9%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Sudhir Rajan
Program coordinator
Estell Zuniga
Coordinator phone
(408) 851-3817
Program phone
(408) 769-8469
Sponsoring institution
Kaiser Permanente Northern California

Kaiser Permanente Medical Center Graduate Medical Education Office 710 Lawrence Expressway, Dept 384 Santa Clara, CA 95051 Open in Google Maps

Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Santa Clara) Program: frequently asked questions

Does Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Santa Clara) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Santa Clara) 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 (Santa Clara) Program IMG-friendly?

Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Santa Clara) 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 (Santa Clara) Program offer?

Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Santa Clara) Program offers 15 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 15 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Santa Clara) Program?

Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Santa Clara) Program received 2,149 applications and interviewed about 18% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

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

Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Santa Clara) Program is located at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center Graduate Medical Education Office 710 Lawrence Expressway, Dept 384 Santa Clara, CA 95051. Its sponsoring institution is Kaiser Permanente Northern California.

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

The program director is Sudhir Rajan. The program coordinator, Estell Zuniga, is the usual contact for application questions.