PediatricsCommunity-based

Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Los Angeles) Program

Pediatrics 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
3200512029
Program director
Joshua May
Location
Los Angeles, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
9
First-year spots
Applicants
575
Latest cycle
Interview rate
38.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Los Angeles) Program is a community-based Pediatrics residency program in Los Angeles, California, sponsored by Kaiser Permanente Southern California. It offers 9 first-year positions, lower than the typical Pediatrics program (12).

In the latest application cycle the program received 575 applications and invited about 38.1% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Pediatrics programs, which interview about 27.6% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Pediatrics program has 20%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or 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
  • 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
38.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates58%
  • US DO graduates42%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women71%
  • Men29%
  • White38%
  • Asian58%
  • Black or African American4%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Joshua May
Program coordinator
Hasmik Khachatryan
Coordinator phone
(323) 783-1431
Program phone
(323) 783-7120
Sponsoring institution
Kaiser Permanente Southern California

Kaiser Permanente Medical Center Center for Medical Education 4733 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?

Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Los Angeles) Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Pediatrics program has 20% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Los Angeles) Program offer?

Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Los Angeles) Program offers 9 first-year Pediatrics positions, and 9 were filled in the latest Match.

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

Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Los Angeles) Program received 575 applications and interviewed about 38.1% of applicants. The typical Pediatrics program interviews about 27.6%.

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 Pediatrics programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 244.

Where is Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Los Angeles) Program located?

Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Los Angeles) Program is located at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center Center for Medical Education 4733 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 Joshua May. The program coordinator, Hasmik Khachatryan, is the usual contact for application questions.

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