Otolaryngology - Head and Neck SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Kaiser Permanente Northern California Program

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency program in Oakland, California, sponsored by Kaiser Permanente Northern California.

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About Kaiser Permanente Northern California Program

ACGME code
2800522020
Program director
Benjamin Malkin
Location
Oakland, California
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
179
Latest cycle
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Kaiser Permanente Northern California Program is a community-based university affiliated Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency program in Oakland, California, sponsored by Kaiser Permanente Northern California. It offers 2 first-year positions, lower than the typical Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program (3).

In the latest application cycle the program received 179 applications.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 60 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
2
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women30%
  • Men70%
  • White50%
  • Asian60%
  • Hispanic or Latino20%

Contact and location

Program director
Benjamin Malkin
Program coordinator
Justin Ragasa
Coordinator phone
(510) 752-7555
Program phone
(510) 752-1115
Sponsoring institution
Kaiser Permanente Northern California

275 W MacArthur Blvd Graduate Medical Education Dept Oakland, CA 94611 Open in Google Maps

Kaiser Permanente Northern California Program: frequently asked questions

Does Kaiser Permanente Northern California Program sponsor visas?

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

Is Kaiser Permanente Northern California Program IMG-friendly?

Kaiser Permanente Northern California Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does Kaiser Permanente Northern California Program offer?

Kaiser Permanente Northern California Program offers 2 first-year Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Kaiser Permanente Northern California 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 Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 261.

Do program signals help at Kaiser Permanente Northern California Program?

Applicants who sent Kaiser Permanente Northern California Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

Where is Kaiser Permanente Northern California Program located?

Kaiser Permanente Northern California Program is located at 275 W MacArthur Blvd Graduate Medical Education Dept Oakland, CA 94611. Its sponsoring institution is Kaiser Permanente Northern California.

Who is the program director of Kaiser Permanente Northern California Program?

The program director is Benjamin Malkin. The program coordinator, Justin Ragasa, is the usual contact for application questions.

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