PsychiatryCommunity-basedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Oakland) Program

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

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About Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Oakland) Program

ACGME code
4000500318
Program director
Drew Maygren
Location
Oakland, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
764
Latest cycle
Interview rate
9.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Oakland) Program is a community-based Psychiatry residency program in Oakland, 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 764 applications and invited about 9.7% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Psychiatry interview rate of 11.4%.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Psychiatry program has 8%. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 55 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
6
Interview rate
9.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates83%
  • US DO graduates17%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women43%
  • Men57%
  • White43%
  • Asian39%
  • Black or African American9%
  • Hispanic or Latino13%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native4%
  • Other9%

Contact and location

Program director
Drew Maygren
Program coordinator
Jeannie Kim
Coordinator phone
(510) 752-1934
Program phone
(510) 752-1075
Sponsoring institution
Kaiser Permanente Northern California

275 W. MacArthur Boulevard Oakland, CA 94611 Open in Google Maps

Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Oakland) Program: frequently asked questions

Does Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Oakland) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Oakland) 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 (Oakland) Program IMG-friendly?

Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Oakland) Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

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

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

How competitive is Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Oakland) Program?

Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Oakland) Program received 764 applications and interviewed about 9.7% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Oakland) 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 (Oakland) 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 (Oakland) Program located?

Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Oakland) Program is located at 275 W. MacArthur Boulevard Oakland, CA 94611. Its sponsoring institution is Kaiser Permanente Northern California.

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

The program director is Drew Maygren. The program coordinator, Jeannie Kim, is the usual contact for application questions.