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Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Inland Empire) Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Fontana, California, sponsored by Kaiser Permanente Southern California.

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About Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Inland Empire) Program

ACGME code
1400500902
Program director
Christine Duong
Location
Fontana, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
9
First-year spots
Applicants
1,391
Latest cycle
Interview rate
12.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
7%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Inland Empire) Program is a community-based Internal Medicine residency program in Fontana, California, sponsored by Kaiser Permanente Southern California. It offers 9 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,391 applications and invited about 12.9% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 7% 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 55 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
9
Interview rate
12.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 1
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates67%
  • US DO graduates26%
  • US IMGs7%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women41%
  • Men59%
  • White7%
  • Asian89%
  • Black or African American4%
  • Hispanic or Latino4%

Contact and location

Program director
Christine Duong
Program coordinator
Denise Wilson
Coordinator phone
(990) 427-2608
Program phone
(951) 809-9558
Sponsoring institution
Kaiser Permanente Southern California

17234 Valley Boulevard, Bldg A Fontana, CA 92335 Open in Google Maps

Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Inland Empire) Program: frequently asked questions

Does Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Inland Empire) Program sponsor visas?

Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Inland Empire) 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 (Inland Empire) Program IMG-friendly?

About 7% of residents at Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Inland Empire) 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 Southern California (Inland Empire) Program offer?

Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Inland Empire) Program offers 9 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 9 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Inland Empire) Program?

Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Inland Empire) Program received 1,391 applications and interviewed about 12.9% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

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

Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Inland Empire) Program is located at 17234 Valley Boulevard, Bldg A Fontana, CA 92335. Its sponsoring institution is Kaiser Permanente Southern California.

Who is the program director of Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Inland Empire) Program?

The program director is Christine Duong. The program coordinator, Denise Wilson, is the usual contact for application questions.

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