Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliated

Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Los Angeles) Program

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

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About Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Los Angeles) Program

ACGME code
1400512042
Program director
Joon Park
Location
Los Angeles, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
14
First-year spots
Applicants
2,095
Latest cycle
Interview rate
9.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
2%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

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

In the latest application cycle the program received 2,095 applications and invited about 9.6% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Internal Medicine interview rate of 10.1%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 2% 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. The program offers 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
14
Interview rate
9.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates80%
  • US DO graduates17%
  • US IMGs2%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women59%
  • Men41%
  • White26%
  • Asian52%
  • Black or African American2%
  • Hispanic or Latino9%
  • Other7%

Contact and location

Program director
Joon Park
Program coordinator
Sidney Agdeppa Quintana
Coordinator phone
(323) 783-4892
Program phone
(323) 783-4344
Sponsoring institution
Kaiser Permanente Southern California

Kaiser Foundation Hospital Department of Internal Medicine 4950 Sunset Blvd, 3rd Floor Los Angeles, CA 90027 Open in Google Maps

Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Los Angeles) Program: frequently asked questions

Does Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Los Angeles) Program sponsor visas?

Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Los Angeles) 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 (Los Angeles) Program IMG-friendly?

About 2% of residents at Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Los Angeles) 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 (Los Angeles) Program offer?

Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Los Angeles) Program offers 14 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 14 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Los Angeles) Program?

Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Los Angeles) Program received 2,095 applications and interviewed about 9.6% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

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

Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Los Angeles) Program is located at Kaiser Foundation Hospital Department of Internal Medicine 4950 Sunset Blvd, 3rd Floor Los Angeles, CA 90027. Its sponsoring institution is Kaiser Permanente Southern California.

Who is the program director of Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Los Angeles) Program?

The program director is Joon Park. The program coordinator, Sidney Agdeppa Quintana, is the usual contact for application questions.

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