PediatricsCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Kaiser Permanente Northern California Program

Pediatrics residency program in Oakland, California, sponsored by Kaiser Permanente Northern California.

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About Kaiser Permanente Northern California Program

ACGME code
3200512035
Program director
Nicole Webb
Location
Oakland, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
10
First-year spots
Applicants
602
Latest cycle
Interview rate
55.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
6%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Kaiser Permanente Northern California Program is a community-based university affiliated Pediatrics residency program in Oakland, California, sponsored by Kaiser Permanente Northern California. It offers 10 first-year positions, lower than the typical Pediatrics program (12).

In the latest application cycle the program received 602 applications and invited about 55.1% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Pediatrics programs, which interview about 27.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 6% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Pediatrics programs. The program sponsors J-1 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
  • 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
10
Interview rate
55.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates61%
  • US DO graduates32%
  • US IMGs6%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women72%
  • Men28%
  • White34%
  • Asian44%
  • Black or African American13%
  • Hispanic or Latino16%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native6%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander3%
  • Other9%

Contact and location

Program director
Nicole Webb
Program coordinator
Trixy Bulda
Coordinator phone
(510) 752-1375
Program phone
(559) 353-5141
Sponsoring institution
Kaiser Permanente Northern California

Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, Oakland Department of Pediatrics 275 West MacArthur Blvd 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 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?

About 6% of residents at Kaiser Permanente Northern California Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Pediatrics program has 20% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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

Kaiser Permanente Northern California Program offers 10 first-year Pediatrics positions, and 10 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Kaiser Permanente Northern California Program?

Kaiser Permanente Northern California Program received 602 applications and interviewed about 55.1% of applicants. The typical Pediatrics program interviews about 27.6%.

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 and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Pediatrics programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 244.

Where is Kaiser Permanente Northern California Program located?

Kaiser Permanente Northern California Program is located at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, Oakland Department of Pediatrics 275 West MacArthur Blvd 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 Nicole Webb. The program coordinator, Trixy Bulda, is the usual contact for application questions.

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