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Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Oakland) Program

PsychiatryCommunity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Oakland, CA(Oakland, CA Metropolitan Area Metro)
24
Positions
#119
Specialty Rank
$90,276
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#119
Psychiatry Ranking
63rd Percentile
Top 37% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4000500318
NRMP Code:
1042400C0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based
Total Positions:
24
Interviews:
75

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
240
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
3 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
55
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.6
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
20
Sick Days:
13
Faculty Ratio:
1.10

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
26
Non-Physician Staff:
28
0
Female Faculty:
50%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
17%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

We are looking for a diverse resident body who will mirror the diversity of the patients we service in Alameda County, one of the most diverse counties in the nation. We want individuals who strive to be first rate clinicians, healthcare leaders, educators and scholars. Finally, we want trainees who want to provide compassionate and evidence-based care in the preeminent integrated non-fee for service healthcare system in the nation.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Moving allowance
  • Housing stipend
  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$90,276
PGY-1
$94,606
PGY-2
$100,019
PGY-3
$105,312
PGY-4
0

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Available, Not 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:
4000500318
NRMP Code:
1042400C0YOG
Total Positions:
24
Interviews:
75
Program Type:
Community-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Drew J Maygren
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2026 - 10/23/2026
Interview Period:
10/15/2025 - 12/17/2025
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
205
Min Step 2 Score:
240

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June, July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1042400C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Kaiser Permanente Northern California
Primary Teaching Site:
Kaiser Permanente Northern California
Contact Person:
Jeannie Kim

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
6
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:6
PGY-2:6
PGY-3:6
PGY-4:6

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
240
Years of Graduation Cutoff
3 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
IMG Specialty Percentile
6th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
8.7%
DO Classification
MODERATE

Rankings & Reputation

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