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Kaiser Permanente Northern California (San Jose) Program

PsychiatryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
San Jose, CA(San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA MSA Metro)
24
Positions
#118
Specialty Rank
$90,276
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#118
Psychiatry Ranking
63rd Percentile
Top 37% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4000500319
NRMP Code:
2119400C0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
24
Interviews:
110

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

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

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
55
Max Hours on Duty:
12
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
20
Sick Days:
13
Faculty Ratio:
1.20

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
29
Non-Physician Staff:
2
0
Female Faculty:
55.2%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
25%
0

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Be one of the first. Be one of the best. Our program established in 2019 is built on Kaiser Permanente's 75 year commitment to graduate medical education. Kaiser Permanente San Jose Medical Center is in the heart of Silicon Valley. Residents treat and care for diverse socioeconomic and cultural populations which provides rich educational and training experiences. Our exceptional faculty is committed to developing residents at each level of training.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Moving allowance
  • Housing stipend
  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

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
  • 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

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: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
San Jose, CA
Metropolitan Area
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA MSA
Geographic Region
Pacific
Metropolitan Population
39,356,104

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
107(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$1.0M
Median Monthly Rent
$3.4K/mo
Median Household Income
$37K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
44.7%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
39,356,104
Median Age
42 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.42000000000000004
Poverty Rate
22.0%
Unemployment Rate
2.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
72°F
Winter
57°F
Sunny Days
230 days
Precipitation
32"
Humidity
67%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.32
Restaurant Meal
17.28
Gas (per gallon)
$4.61
Gym Membership
43

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$90,276
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$84,370
Value Rating
Average
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4000500319
NRMP Code:
2119400C0YOG
Total Positions:
24
Interviews:
110
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Zhongshu Yang
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2025 - 12/1/2025
Interview Period:
10/15/2025 - 12/31/2025
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June
June Start Date:
June 17

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
2119400C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Kaiser Permanente Adult Psychiatric Center
Primary Teaching Site:
Kaiser Permanente Adult Psychiatric Center
Contact Person:
Christine T Cung

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
Unpaid Leave Days:
180

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
4 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
10.0%
DO Classification
MODERATE

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