Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Oakland) Program
About This Program
We are a tertiary care center within Northern California Kaiser, excelling in cancer care, stroke, advanced cardiopulmonary and GI disease, etc. Our patients reflect the incredible diversity of the East Bay-- both socioeconomically and ethnically. Our special Disparities and IM/MPH tracks reflect our unique commitment to our community. Residents match to competitive fellowships and thrive in our supportive environment. East Bay is a perfect blend of urban life mixed with incredible outdoors.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Thomas E Baudendistel, MD
Kaiser Permanente Oakland Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Joel Barcelona, MD
Kaiser Permanente Oakland Med Ctr
Locations
Kaiser Permanente Oakland Med Ctr
Med Education Dept
275 W MacArthur Blvd
Oakland, CA 94611
UME/GME
5820 Owens Drive, Building E
Pleasanton, CA 94588
280 W Macarthur Blvd
Oakland, CA 94611-5693
500 Parnassus Ave
San Francisco, CA 94143-0296
Po Box 11247
Berkeley, CA 94712
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Specialty-specific standardized letter required
- Letter from a department chair
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 1 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Clinical experience in the US
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Mar 31, 2026
Interview Offer Dates
Oct 1, 2025 - Jan 31, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Mar 1, 2027
Interview Period Starts
Oct 1, 2026 - Jan 31, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
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- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 22 Vacation Days and 13 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.