Alameda Health System-Highland Hospital Program
Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Oakland, CA(Oakland, CA Metropolitan Area Metro)
70
Positions
#358
Specialty Rank
$68,250
PGY1 Salary
35.2%
IMG %
#358
Internal Medicine Ranking
39th Percentile
Top 61% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1400531051
- NRMP Code:
- 1041140C0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 70
- Interviews:
- 500
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 65
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.8
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 9/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 28
- Sick Days:
- 13
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.40
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 101
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 16
- Female Faculty:
- 59.4%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 33%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
We offer a unique combination of individualized career planning, close mentorship and rigorous academic training in a safety net hospital setting with an emphasis on addressing healthcare disparities and social determinants of health to prepare our residents to provide excellent care to marginalized communities. We strive to create a supportive and psychologically safe environment paired with high expectations to help our residents achieve their professional goals and have fun while doing it!
Program Offers & Benefits
- Moving allowance
- Housing stipend
- 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
- Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- 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
Optional
Salary Progression
$68,250
PGY-1
$70,350
PGY-2
$72,450
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
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
- 103(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $985K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $3.2K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $67K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 57.1%
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:
- 1400531051
- NRMP Code:
- 1041140C0
- Total Positions:
- 70
- Interviews:
- 500
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Alejandro Diaz
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/28/2026 - 10/15/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/1/2026 - 1/1/1970
- 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:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
- June Start Date:
- June 15
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1041140P0, 1041140M0, 1041140C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Alameda Health System-Highland Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Alameda Health System-Highland Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Heidi Chang
- Contact Email:
- heichang@alamedahealthsystem.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 30
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:30PGY-2:20PGY-3:20
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 35.2%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 34th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 23.9%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
Rankings & Reputation
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