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Kaiser Permanente Northern California Program

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Oakland, CA(Oakland, CA Metropolitan Area Metro)
10
Positions
#81
Specialty Rank
$90,276
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#81
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Ranking
39th Percentile
Top 61% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2800522020
NRMP Code:
1042280C0
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
10
Interviews:
42

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
H1B, J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
2/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
20
Sick Days:
13
Faculty Ratio:
2.70

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
27
Non-Physician Staff:
21
0
Female Faculty:
25.9%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
30%

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

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

15 weeks

Salary Progression

$90,276
PGY-1
$94,606
PGY-2
$100,019
PGY-3
$105,312
PGY-4
$113,162
PGY-5

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

City & State
Oakland, CA
Metropolitan Area
Oakland, CA Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Pacific
Metropolitan Population
39,356,104

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
43.1%(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

Nominal Salary
$90,276
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$87,647
Value Rating
Average
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2800522020
NRMP Code:
1042280C0
Total Positions:
10
Interviews:
42
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Benjamin Malkin
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

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, require USMLE scores for all applicants

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June, July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1042280C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center
Contact Person:
Antoinette Niblett

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
2
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:2
PGY-2:2
PGY-3:2
PGY-4:2
PGY-5:2

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, H-1B
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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