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
- 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
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
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
- Email:
- benjamin.d.malkin@kp.org
- 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
- Contact Email:
- antoinette.m.niblett@kp.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-2:2PGY-3:2PGY-4:2PGY-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
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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