Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Los Angeles) Program
Radiation oncologyCommunity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Los Angeles, CA(Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA MSA Metro)
8
Positions
#52
Specialty Rank
$87,017
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#52
Radiation oncology Ranking
41st Percentile
Top 59% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4300521115
- NRMP Code:
- 2055430A0
- Program Type:
- Community-based
- Total Positions:
- 8
- Interviews:
- 31
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 40
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 8/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 4.10
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 33
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 4
- Female Faculty:
- 33.3%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 100%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The Kaiser Permanente Radiation Oncology Residency Program offers a unique training experience within a fully integrated healthcare system and a managed care organization. Please visit our website for full details about our program at https://residency-scal-kaiserpermanente.org/residency/radiationoncology/. Please follow us at @KaiserRadoncRes (X) and @kp_radonc (IG) to get a sense of resident training and life.
Program Offers & Benefits
- 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
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
999 weeks
Salary Progression
$87,017
PGY-1
$87,017
PGY-2
$90,328
PGY-3
$94,587
PGY-4
$99,624
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
- 117(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $870K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $2.9K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $36K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 39.5%
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 367K
- Median Age
- 42 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.49
- Poverty Rate
- 7.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 2.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
82°F
Winter
67°F
Sunny Days
230 days
Precipitation
39"
Humidity
67%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.41
Restaurant Meal
17.64
Gas (per gallon)
$4.70
Gym Membership
44
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4300521115
- NRMP Code:
- 2055430A0
- Total Positions:
- 8
- Interviews:
- 31
- Program Type:
- Community-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Ming Zhi
- Email:
- Ming.Zhi@kp.org
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2025 - 10/17/2025
- Interview Period:
- 11/3/2025 - 12/23/2025
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- 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:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 2055430A0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Kaiser Permanente Southern California
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Kaiser Permanente Southern California
- Contact Person:
- Program Coordinator
- Contact Email:
- socal.residency@kp.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-2:2PGY-3:2PGY-4:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 12.5%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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