Kaiser Permanente Northern California (San Francisco) Program

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

San Francisco, CALast Updated: 2/19/2026

About This Program

Large academic training institution within an integrated and cutting-edge health care system, efficient and effective coordination, high quality care with measurably excellent outcomes and a focus on equitable care and addressing disparities. Advanced electronic medical record, large patient database with outstanding research opportunities and support. Outstanding specialist support with multiple fellowships. Diverse patient population and dedicated faculty. Excellent fellowship match results.

Program Length

3 Years

First Year Positions

19 Positions

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Avg Work Hours

60 Hours/Week

Program Setting

Community/University

Application Service

ERAS

Program Statistics

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Compensation

$90K-$100K

20 Vacation Days
13 Sick Days

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Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Rebecca O'Neill, MD
Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Med Ctr

Rebecca.A.O'[email protected]
(415) 833-5317

Primary Program Contact

Tu Vantine
Kaiser Permanente Med Ctr

[email protected]
(415) 833-9182
Program Website

Survey Received: 6/18/2025

Program ID: 1400512060

Locations

Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Med Ctr
Rm M110
2425 Geary Blvd
San Francisco, CA 94115

Sponsor Location

Kaiser Permanente Northern California

UME/GME
5820 Owens Drive, Building E
Pleasanton, CA 94588

Participant Locations

PRIMARY TEACHING SITE

Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center

2425 Geary Blvd
San Francisco, CA 94115-3395

Application Information

Applicant Interview Format

Virtual

Interviews Conducted Last Year

350 Interviews

Interviews/First Year Positions

18.5:1

Program Participation

Participates In

Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)

Code: 1959140C0, 1959140P1, 1959140P0

ERAS®

Yes

Doesn't Participate In

San Francisco Match
Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
Military Match
Urology Match

Medical Exam Licensing Requirements for Interview Consideration

U.S. MD Applicants

Must Have Passed Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 2

Yes

IMG Applicants

Must Have Passed Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 2

Yes

DO Applicants

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 1

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 2

Must Have Passed Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 2

Yes

Recommendation Letter Requirements

Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)

Minimum

3 Letters

Maximum

4 Letters

Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation

Letter from a department chair

Additional Eligibility Information

Requires Previous GME

Offers Preliminary Positions

Yes

Required Specialty-Specific Away Rotations

Required Supplemental Information

Osteopathic Recognition

Medical School Graduation Timeline

No cap on the number of years.

Gap Experience Requirement

Data not provided by program

Resident / Fellow Characteristics

Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Program Faculty

Faculty/Resident Ratio

2.3:1

Program Faculty

100

Female Faculty

45%

Faculty Distribution

Physicians (100)

Non-Physicians (--)

Work Environment

Work Schedule

Program Start Dates

June 22

Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)

60 Hours

Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)

13 Hours

Avg Number of 24 Hour Off Duty Periods Per Week (During First Year)

1.50

Program Allows Moonlighting (Beyond PGY-1)

Yes

Night Float System

Yes

Call Schedule

Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year

Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)

Year 1 - N/A

Year 2 - N/A

Year 3 - N/A

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.

J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG

Yes

H-1B visa

Yes

F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)

Program Size

Current Residents

PGY-1s19

PGY-2s12

PGY-3s12

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

DEC31

Application Due

Dec 31, 2025

OCT13

Interview Offer Dates

Oct 13, 2025 - Jan 13, 2026

2027 - 2028

DEC31

Application Due

Dec 31, 2026

OCT1

Interview Period Starts

Oct 1, 2026 - Jan 15, 2027

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Structured Didactic Activities

7 Hours

Hospital Outpatient

33%

Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care

N/A

Employment Policies & Benefits

Part-time/shared schedule positions

Moving allowance

Housing stipend

Free parking

On-call meal allowance

iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Benefits

Offered

Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)

Yes

Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork

Yes

Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum

Yes

Economics of health care systems curriculum

Yes

Debt management/financial counseling

Yes

International experience/global health

Yes

Resident/fellow retreats

Yes

Off-campus electives

Yes

Hospice/home care experience

Yes

MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Yes

Research rotation

Optional

Not Offered

Integrative medicine curriculum

Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language

Academic support for USMLE Step 3 and/or COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation

Tracks & Educational Features

Offered

Primary care track

Yes

Academic or clinician educator track

Yes

Not Offered

Hospitalist track

Research track/non-accredited fellowship track

Rural track

Women's health track

Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length

Evaluations

Program Evaluations

Aggregate resident Milestone achievements

Yes

Graduates board certification pass rates

Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)

Resident Evaluations

Patient surveys

Yes

Portfolio system

Yes

Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)

Medical Insurance Coverage

Institution & Resident Share Cost

Fully Paid by Institution

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

$90K-$100K

PGY-1 through PGY-3

PGY-1

$90,276

PGY-2

$94,606

PGY-3

$100,019

Salary paid by a non-profit institution.

Vacation & Sick Days

Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 13 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.

Vacation Days20

Sick Days13

Family & Medical Leave Policy

Maximum # of paid days

13 days

Maximum # of unpaid days

NGO

For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.

Quality of Life Information*

San Francisco, CA

Purchasing Power Index

Safety Index

Health Care Index

Climate Index

Cost of Living Index

Property Price to Income Ratio

Traffic Commute Time Index

Pollution Index

Estimated Monthly Costs

Estimated cost does not include rent.

Family of 4

Single Person

*Source: Numbeo

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