Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliated

Sutter Health/Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Oakland, California, sponsored by Sutter Health.

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About Sutter Health/Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1400500011
Program director
Jeeven Brah
Location
Oakland, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
19
First-year spots
Applicants
1,399
Latest cycle
Interview rate
17.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
31%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Sutter Health/Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Oakland, California, sponsored by Sutter Health. It offers 19 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,399 applications and invited about 17.9% 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 31% 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 72 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
19
Interview rate
17.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates20%
  • US DO graduates49%
  • US IMGs17%
  • Non-US IMGs14%

Demographics

  • Women63%
  • Men37%
  • White23%
  • Asian60%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Hispanic or Latino6%

Contact and location

Program director
Jeeven Brah
Program coordinator
Serena Smith
Coordinator phone
(510) 869-8751
Sponsoring institution
Sutter Health

3012 Summit Street GME office, 3rd Floor, D-Wing Oakland, CA 94609 Open in Google Maps

Sutter Health/Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Sutter Health/Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Sutter Health/Alta Bates Summit Medical Center 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 Sutter Health/Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 31% of residents at Sutter Health/Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Sutter Health/Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Program offer?

Sutter Health/Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Program offers 19 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 19 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Sutter Health/Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Program?

Sutter Health/Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Program received 1,399 applications and interviewed about 17.9% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Sutter Health/Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Sutter Health/Alta Bates Summit Medical Center 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 Sutter Health/Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Program located?

Sutter Health/Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Program is located at 3012 Summit Street GME office, 3rd Floor, D-Wing Oakland, CA 94609. Its sponsoring institution is Sutter Health.

Who is the program director of Sutter Health/Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Program?

The program director is Jeeven Brah. The program coordinator, Serena Smith, is the usual contact for application questions.

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