Radiation OncologyCommunity-based

Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Los Angeles) Program

Radiation Oncology residency program in Los Angeles, California, sponsored by Kaiser Permanente Southern California.

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About Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Los Angeles) Program

ACGME code
4300521115
Program director
Ming Zhi
Location
Los Angeles, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
95
Latest cycle
Interview rate
38.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Los Angeles) Program is a community-based Radiation Oncology residency program in Los Angeles, California, sponsored by Kaiser Permanente Southern California. It offers 2 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Radiation Oncology program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 95 applications and invited about 38.9% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Radiation Oncology programs, which interview about 29.4% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Radiation Oncology program has 7%. 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
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
2
Interview rate
38.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates88%
  • US DO graduates13%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Contact and location

Program director
Ming Zhi
Program coordinator
Stephanie Centes
Coordinator phone
(626) 418-6923
Program phone
(233) 819-5160
Sponsoring institution
Kaiser Permanente Southern California

Department of Radiation Oncology 4950 Sunset Boulevard, 2nd Floor Los Angeles, CA 90027 Open in Google Maps

Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Los Angeles) Program: frequently asked questions

Does Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Los Angeles) Program sponsor visas?

Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Los Angeles) 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 (Los Angeles) Program IMG-friendly?

Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Los Angeles) Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Radiation Oncology program has 7% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Los Angeles) Program offer?

Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Los Angeles) Program offers 2 first-year Radiation Oncology positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Los Angeles) Program?

Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Los Angeles) Program received 95 applications and interviewed about 38.9% of applicants. The typical Radiation Oncology program interviews about 29.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Los Angeles) 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 (Los Angeles) Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Radiation Oncology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.

Where is Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Los Angeles) Program located?

Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Los Angeles) Program is located at Department of Radiation Oncology 4950 Sunset Boulevard, 2nd Floor Los Angeles, CA 90027. Its sponsoring institution is Kaiser Permanente Southern California.

Who is the program director of Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Los Angeles) Program?

The program director is Ming Zhi. The program coordinator, Stephanie Centes, is the usual contact for application questions.