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Kaiser Permanente Northern California Program

PediatricsCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Oakland, CA(Oakland, CA Metropolitan Area Metro)
30
Positions
#125
Specialty Rank
$90,276
PGY1 Salary
8.3%
IMG %
#125
Pediatrics Ranking
43rd Percentile
Top 57% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3200512035
NRMP Code:
1042320C1
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
30
Interviews:
220

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
1 years
Visa Sponsorship:
T

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
28
Sick Days:
13
Faculty Ratio:
3.80

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
114
Non-Physician Staff:
2
0
Female Faculty:
71.1%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
45%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
5%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

We serve one of the most diverse communities in the US in Oakland and the surrounding East San Francisco Bay. Our integrated model of care and focus on prevention and wellness set us apart from all other health systems in the US. We care for a large population of publicly insured patients and the integrated care model ensures equitable access and improved outcomes. Our focus on community engagement and our strong, layered, longitudinal advocacy curriculum, as well as X+Y model, set us apart.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • 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
  • 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

0

Salary Progression

$90,276
PGY-1
$94,606
PGY-2
$100,019
PGY-3
00

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
0

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

Population
283K
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:
3200512035
NRMP Code:
1042320C1
Total Positions:
30
Interviews:
220
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Nami D Jhaveri
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/24/2026 - 1/1/1970
Interview Period:
10/26/2026 - 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:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June, July
June Start Date:
June 24
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1042320C0, 1042320C1

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Kaiser Permanente Northern California
Primary Teaching Site:
Kaiser Permanente Northern California
Contact Person:
Trixy F Bulda
Contact Email:
trixy.bulda@kp.org

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
10
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:10
PGY-2:10
PGY-3:10

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
84

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
2 years
Visa Sponsorship
T
IMG Percentage
8.3%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
16.7%
DO Classification
MODERATE

Rankings & Reputation

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