Kaiser Permanente Southern California (San Diego) Program
Family MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
San Diego, CA(San Diego-Carlsbad, CA MSA Metro)
18
Positions
#100
Specialty Rank
$84,277
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#100
Family Medicine Ranking
87th Percentile
Top 13% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1200512705
- NRMP Code:
- 1454120C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 18
- Interviews:
- 108
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 200
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 46
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 14
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.80
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 16
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 35.7%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
We provide comprehensive, patient-centered, community-oriented training in a supportive environment. Learn in a system that is primary care-focused and embraces cutting-edge technology. With a strong academic foundation and hands-on learning, we prepare physicians for successful practice in diverse medical settings. Our residents also have the unique opportunity to participate in global health trips around the world. And, by the way, it's always 72 and sunny.
Program Offers & Benefits
- 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
- Integrative medicine curriculum
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$84,277
PGY-1
$87,017
PGY-2
$90,328
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 105(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $1.0M
- Median Monthly Rent
- $3.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $57K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 47.0%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 351K
- Median Age
- 30 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.25
- Poverty Rate
- 25.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 2.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
70°F
Winter
55°F
Sunny Days
230 days
Precipitation
35"
Humidity
55%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$3.73
Restaurant Meal
14.94
Gas (per gallon)
$3.98
Gym Membership
37
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1200512705
- NRMP Code:
- 1454120C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 18
- Interviews:
- 108
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Lance C Fuchs
- Email:
- lance.c.fuchs@kp.org
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 11/1/2026 - 12/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/30/2025 - 1/9/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 200
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 200
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June, July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1454120C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Kaiser Permanente Clairemont Mesa Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Kaiser Permanente Clairemont Mesa Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Residency Program Coordinator
- Contact Email:
- socal.residency@kp.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 6
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:6PGY-2:6PGY-3:6
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 60
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 99
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 200
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 11.1%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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