Alameda Health System-Highland Hospital Program
Emergency MedicineCommunity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Oakland, CA(Oakland, CA Metropolitan Area Metro)
48
Positions
#4
Specialty Rank
$78,051
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#4
Emergency Medicine Ranking
99th Percentile
Top 1% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1100512006
- NRMP Code:
- 1041110C0
- Program Type:
- Community-based
- Total Positions:
- 48
- Interviews:
- 140
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 70
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.8
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 13
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.50
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 30
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 14
- Female Faculty:
- 43.8%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 8%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
For 45+ years, Highland Emergency Medicine has trained top clinicians, leaders, and advocates. With a dynamic curriculum, strong mentorship, and diverse training sites-including Highland Hospital, UCSF, Benioff Children's, Kaiser Oakland, and Eden Medical Center-our residents excel in any setting. We lead in addiction medicine, ultrasound, and social EM, offering residents hands-on experience, research opportunities, and nationally recognized expertise.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Moving allowance
- Housing stipend
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$78,051
PGY-1
$85,284
PGY-2
$88,879
PGY-3
$93,607
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Available, Not Paid By Institution
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 103(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $985K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $3.2K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $67K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 49.9%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 39,356,104
- Median Age
- 28 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.16
- Poverty Rate
- 8.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 2.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
68°F
Winter
53°F
Sunny Days
230 days
Precipitation
26"
Humidity
53%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.77
Restaurant Meal
19.08
Gas (per gallon)
$5.09
Gym Membership
47
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1100512006
- NRMP Code:
- 1041110C0
- Total Positions:
- 48
- Interviews:
- 140
- Program Type:
- Community-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- David Duong
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 12/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/3/2026 - 1/5/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June, July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1041110C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Alameda Health System-Highland Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Alameda Health System-Highland Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Vicky Lu
- Contact Email:
- vlu@alamedahealthsystem.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 12
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:12PGY-2:12PGY-3:12PGY-4:12
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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