Transitional YearCommunity-based university affiliated

Sutter Health/Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Program

Transitional Year residency program in Oakland, California, sponsored by Sutter Health.

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About Sutter Health/Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Program

ACGME code
9990500005
Program director
Aurelia Cheng
Location
Oakland, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
901
Latest cycle
Interview rate
11.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
7%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Sutter Health/Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Transitional Year residency program in Oakland, California, sponsored by Sutter Health.

In the latest application cycle the program received 901 applications and invited about 11.4% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Transitional Year programs, which interview about 17.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 7% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Transitional Year programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 72 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Interview rate
11.4%
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates80%
  • US DO graduates13%
  • US IMGs7%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women20%
  • Men73%
  • White13%
  • Asian67%
  • Hispanic or Latino7%

Contact and location

Program director
Aurelia Cheng
Program coordinator
Serena Smith
Coordinator phone
(510) 869-8751
Sponsoring institution
Sutter Health

3012 Summit Street GME office, 3rd Floor D-Wing Oakland, CA 94609 Open in Google Maps

Sutter Health/Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Sutter Health/Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Sutter Health/Alta Bates Summit Medical Center 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 Sutter Health/Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 7% of residents at Sutter Health/Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Transitional Year program has 0% IMG residents.

How competitive is Sutter Health/Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Program?

Sutter Health/Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Program received 901 applications and interviewed about 11.4% of applicants. The typical Transitional Year program interviews about 17.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Sutter Health/Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Sutter Health/Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Transitional Year programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.

Where is Sutter Health/Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Program located?

Sutter Health/Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Program is located at 3012 Summit Street GME office, 3rd Floor D-Wing Oakland, CA 94609. Its sponsoring institution is Sutter Health.

Who is the program director of Sutter Health/Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Program?

The program director is Aurelia Cheng. The program coordinator, Serena Smith, is the usual contact for application questions.