PsychiatryCommunity-based

Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Greater Sacramento Valley) Program

Psychiatry residency program in Sacramento, California, sponsored by Kaiser Permanente Northern California.

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About Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Greater Sacramento Valley) Program

ACGME code
4000500012
Program director
Anna Vinter
Location
Sacramento, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
809
Latest cycle
Interview rate
13.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Greater Sacramento Valley) Program is a community-based Psychiatry residency program in Sacramento, California, sponsored by Kaiser Permanente Northern California. It offers 6 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 809 applications and invited about 13.7% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Psychiatry programs, which interview about 11.4% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Psychiatry program has 8%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research track.

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
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
6
Interview rate
13.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates50%
  • US DO graduates50%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Contact and location

Program director
Anna Vinter
Program coordinator
Francesanne Higoy
Coordinator phone
(916) 531-5761
Program phone
(913) 738-9071
Sponsoring institution
Kaiser Permanente Northern California

906 G Street Suite 510 Sacramento, CA 95814 Open in Google Maps

Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Greater Sacramento Valley) Program: frequently asked questions

Does Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Greater Sacramento Valley) Program sponsor visas?

Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Greater Sacramento Valley) 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 Northern California (Greater Sacramento Valley) Program IMG-friendly?

Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Greater Sacramento Valley) Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Greater Sacramento Valley) Program offer?

Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Greater Sacramento Valley) Program offers 6 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Greater Sacramento Valley) Program?

Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Greater Sacramento Valley) Program received 809 applications and interviewed about 13.7% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Greater Sacramento Valley) 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 (Greater Sacramento Valley) Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.

Where is Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Greater Sacramento Valley) Program located?

Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Greater Sacramento Valley) Program is located at 906 G Street Suite 510 Sacramento, CA 95814. Its sponsoring institution is Kaiser Permanente Northern California.

Who is the program director of Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Greater Sacramento Valley) Program?

The program director is Anna Vinter. The program coordinator, Francesanne Higoy, is the usual contact for application questions.