SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliated

Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Los Angeles) Program

Surgery 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
4400512038
Program director
Louise Yeung
Location
Los Angeles, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
961
Latest cycle
Interview rate
17.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
4%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Los Angeles) Program is a community-based university affiliated Surgery residency program in Los Angeles, California, sponsored by Kaiser Permanente Southern California. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 961 applications and invited about 17.9% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 4% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 70 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
4
Interview rate
17.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates96%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs4%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women42%
  • Men58%
  • White12%
  • Asian73%
  • Black or African American4%
  • Hispanic or Latino12%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Louise Yeung
Program coordinator
Emily Mendoza
Coordinator phone
(323) 783-1404
Program phone
(323) 783-0593
Sponsoring institution
Kaiser Permanente Southern California

4760 Sunset Blvd, 3rd Floor Department of Surgery 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?

About 4% of residents at Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Los Angeles) Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents.

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

Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Los Angeles) Program offers 4 first-year Surgery positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

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

Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Los Angeles) Program received 961 applications and interviewed about 17.9% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

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 Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

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

Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Los Angeles) Program is located at 4760 Sunset Blvd, 3rd Floor Department of Surgery 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 Louise Yeung. The program coordinator, Emily Mendoza, is the usual contact for application questions.

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