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Kaiser Permanente Northern California (San Francisco) Program

Obstetrics and gynecologyCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
San Francisco, CA(San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA MSA Metro)
16
Positions
#107
Specialty Rank
$96,576
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#107
Obstetrics and gynecology Ranking
64th Percentile
Top 36% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2200512045
NRMP Code:
1959220C0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
16
Interviews:
60

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
2 years
Visa Sponsorship:
H1B, J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
65
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
6/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
20
Sick Days:
13
Faculty Ratio:
4.30

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
69
Non-Physician Staff:
7
0
Female Faculty:
89.9%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
25%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Our residency has tremendous research opportunities and a rigorous academic environment in which to train the next generation of ObGyn physician-leaders. We offer high volume OB and surgical experiences with teaching faculty in all subspecialties. We are defined by our supportive and safe learning environment. Our dedicated faculty provide exceptional education, supervision, and mentorship. We value compassion, professionalism, evidence-based medicine, advocacy and wellbeing.

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
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$96,576
PGY-1
$98,906
PGY-2
$104,319
PGY-3
$112,755
PGY-4
0

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:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
San Francisco, CA
Metropolitan Area
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA MSA
Geographic Region
Pacific
Metropolitan Population
39,356,104

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
31.2%(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

Nominal Salary
$96,576
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$80,480
Value Rating
Challenging
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2200512045
NRMP Code:
1959220C0YOG
Total Positions:
16
Interviews:
60
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Erin Ebbel Niemasik
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
2
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
June Start Date:
June 17

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1959220C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center
Contact Person:
Lauren DeCesare

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
4
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:4
PGY-2:4
PGY-3:4
PGY-4:4

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
2 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

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