Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Greater Sacramento Valley) Program Psychiatry Residency
Psychiatry residency program in Sacramento, California, sponsored by Kaiser Permanente Northern California.
See how you matchAbout 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- 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.