Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Oakland) Program
Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Oakland, CA(Oakland, CA Metropolitan Area Metro)
46
Positions
#129
Specialty Rank
$96,576
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#129
Internal Medicine Ranking
78th Percentile
Top 22% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1400512052
- NRMP Code:
- 1042140P0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 46
- Interviews:
- 365
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 14
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.7
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 10/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 22
- Sick Days:
- 13
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.70
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 124
- Female Faculty:
- 51.6%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 35%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 5%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
We are a tertiary care center within Northern California Kaiser, excelling in cancer care, stroke, advanced cardiopulmonary and GI disease, etc. Our patients reflect the incredible diversity of the East Bay-- both socioeconomically and ethnically. Our special Disparities and IM/MPH tracks reflect our unique commitment to our community. Residents match to competitive fellowships and thrive in our supportive environment. East Bay is a perfect blend of urban life mixed with incredible outdoors.
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
- Integrative medicine curriculum
- 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
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$96,576
PGY-1
$98,906
PGY-2
$104,319
PGY-3
$109,612
PGY-4
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
- 40.3%(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:
- 1400512052
- NRMP Code:
- 1042140P0
- Total Positions:
- 46
- Interviews:
- 365
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Thomas E Baudendistel
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/20/2026 - 3/1/2027
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 1/31/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 190
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
- June Start Date:
- June 16
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1042140C0, 1042140C1, 1042140M0, 1042140P0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Joel Barcelona
- Contact Email:
- joel.barcelona@kp.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 20
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:20PGY-2:13PGY-3:13
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 13
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 2.1%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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