Kaiser Permanente Northern California (San Francisco) Program
Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
San Francisco, CA(San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA MSA Metro)
43
Positions
#121
Specialty Rank
$90,276
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#121
Internal Medicine Ranking
79th Percentile
Top 21% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1400512060
- NRMP Code:
- 1959140P0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 43
- Interviews:
- 350
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 13
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 7/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 13
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.30
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 100
- Female Faculty:
- 45%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 33%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Large academic training institution within an integrated and cutting-edge health care system, efficient and effective coordination, high quality care with measurably excellent outcomes and a focus on equitable care and addressing disparities. Advanced electronic medical record, large patient database with outstanding research opportunities and support. Outstanding specialist support with multiple fellowships. Diverse patient population and dedicated faculty. Excellent fellowship match results.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Part-time/shared schedule positions
- Moving allowance
- Housing stipend
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
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
- 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
$90,276
PGY-1
$94,606
PGY-2
$100,019
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
- 120(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $763K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $2.5K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $82K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 33.4%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 39,356,104
- Median Age
- 25 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.49
- Poverty Rate
- 15.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 2.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
65°F
Winter
50°F
Sunny Days
230 days
Precipitation
39"
Humidity
50%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.59
Restaurant Meal
18.36
Gas (per gallon)
$4.90
Gym Membership
45
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1400512060
- NRMP Code:
- 1959140P0
- Total Positions:
- 43
- Interviews:
- 350
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Rebecca O'Neill
- Email:
- Rebecca.A.O'Neill@kp.org
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/3/2026 - 12/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 1/15/2027
- 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
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
- June Start Date:
- June 24
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1959140C0, 1959140P1, 1959140P0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Tu Vantine
- Contact Email:
- tu.vantine@kp.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 19
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:19PGY-2:12PGY-3:12
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 13
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 4.9%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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