PsychiatryCommunity-based

Kaiser Permanente Southern California Program

Psychiatry residency program in Fontana, California, sponsored by Kaiser Permanente Southern California.

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About Kaiser Permanente Southern California Program

ACGME code
4000500314
Program director
Neeta Saheba
Location
Fontana, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
662
Latest cycle
Interview rate
10%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

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

In the latest application cycle the program received 662 applications and invited about 10% 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 does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 40 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
6
Interview rate
10%
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

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

Demographics

  • Women72%
  • Men28%
  • White17%
  • Asian67%
  • Hispanic or Latino11%
  • Other22%

Contact and location

Program director
Neeta Saheba
Program coordinator
Erin Martinez
Coordinator phone
(909) 427-5679
Program phone
(909) 427-5603
Sponsoring institution
Kaiser Permanente Southern California

Center for Medical Education 17234 Valley Blvd Bldg A Fontana, CA 92335 Open in Google Maps

Kaiser Permanente Southern California Program: frequently asked questions

Does Kaiser Permanente Southern California Program sponsor visas?

Kaiser Permanente Southern California 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 Program IMG-friendly?

Kaiser Permanente Southern California 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 Southern California Program offer?

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

How competitive is Kaiser Permanente Southern California Program?

Kaiser Permanente Southern California Program received 662 applications and interviewed about 10% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Kaiser Permanente Southern California 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 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 Southern California Program located?

Kaiser Permanente Southern California Program is located at Center for Medical Education 17234 Valley Blvd Bldg A Fontana, CA 92335. Its sponsoring institution is Kaiser Permanente Southern California.

Who is the program director of Kaiser Permanente Southern California Program?

The program director is Neeta Saheba. The program coordinator, Erin Martinez, is the usual contact for application questions.