PsychiatryNot AvailableSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Kaiser Permanente Northern California (San Jose) Program

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

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About Kaiser Permanente Northern California (San Jose) Program

ACGME code
4000500319
Program director
Zhongshu Yang
Location
San Jose, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
847
Latest cycle
Interview rate
11.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Kaiser Permanente Northern California (San Jose) Program is a not Available Psychiatry residency program in San Jose, 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 847 applications and invited about 11.5% 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.

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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
6
Interview rate
11.5%
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates87%
  • US DO graduates13%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women61%
  • Men35%
  • White26%
  • Asian57%
  • Black or African American4%
  • Hispanic or Latino17%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Zhongshu Yang
Program coordinator
Sandeep Tumber
Coordinator phone
(408) 972-3807
Program phone
(669) 245-0370
Sponsoring institution
Kaiser Permanente Northern California

Department of Psychiatry 6620 Via del Oro, 2nd Floor San Jose, CA 95119 Open in Google Maps

Kaiser Permanente Northern California (San Jose) Program: frequently asked questions

Does Kaiser Permanente Northern California (San Jose) Program sponsor visas?

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

Kaiser Permanente Northern California (San Jose) 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 (San Jose) Program offer?

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

How competitive is Kaiser Permanente Northern California (San Jose) Program?

Kaiser Permanente Northern California (San Jose) Program received 847 applications and interviewed about 11.5% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

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

Kaiser Permanente Northern California (San Jose) Program is located at Department of Psychiatry 6620 Via del Oro, 2nd Floor San Jose, CA 95119. Its sponsoring institution is Kaiser Permanente Northern California.

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

The program director is Zhongshu Yang. The program coordinator, Sandeep Tumber, is the usual contact for application questions.