Radiology-DiagnosticCommunity-based

Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Los Angeles) Program

Radiology-Diagnostic residency program in Pasadena, California, sponsored by Kaiser Permanente Southern California.

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About Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Los Angeles) Program

ACGME code
4200512020
Program director
Anandh Rajamohan
Location
Pasadena, California
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
547
Latest cycle
Interview rate
18.8%
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 Radiology-Diagnostic residency program in Pasadena, California, sponsored by Kaiser Permanente Southern California. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Radiology-Diagnostic program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 547 applications and invited about 18.8% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Radiology-Diagnostic programs, which interview about 14% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Radiology-Diagnostic program has 4%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 50 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

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed44%
  • Silver signal: interviewed48%
  • No signal: interviewed11%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
3
Interview rate
18.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates83%
  • US DO graduates0%

Contact and location

Program director
Anandh Rajamohan
Program coordinator
Brenda Merchan
Coordinator phone
(323) 783-7169
Program phone
(323) 409-7677
Sponsoring institution
Kaiser Permanente Southern California

GME Administration 393 E. Walnut St. 5th floor Pasadena, CA 91188 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 Radiology-Diagnostic program has 4% IMG residents.

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

Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Los Angeles) Program offers 3 first-year Radiology-Diagnostic positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

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

Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Los Angeles) Program received 547 applications and interviewed about 18.8% of applicants. The typical Radiology-Diagnostic program interviews about 14%.

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 Radiology-Diagnostic programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 257.

Do program signals help at Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Los Angeles) Program?

Applicants who sent Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Los Angeles) Program a gold signal received interviews about 44% of the time, silver signals about 48%, and applicants without a signal about 11%.

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

Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Los Angeles) Program is located at GME Administration 393 E. Walnut St. 5th floor Pasadena, CA 91188. 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 Anandh Rajamohan. The program coordinator, Brenda Merchan, is the usual contact for application questions.

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