Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Los Angeles) Program
Los Angeles, CALast Updated: 2/19/2026
About This Program
Program Length
5 Years
First Year Positions
10 Positions
Application Deadline
Nov 1, 2025
Avg Work Hours
70 Hours/Week
Program Setting
Community/University
Application Service
ERAS
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Louise Yeung, MD
Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles
Primary Program Contact
Emily Mendoza
Kaiser Permanente Regional Offices
Survey Received: 6/25/2025
Program ID: 4400512038
Locations
Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles
Graduate Med Education
4733 Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90027
Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center
4867 Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90027
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
8700 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90048-1869
Los Angeles General Medical Center
1200 N State St
Los Angeles, CA 90033-1084
Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center
6041 Cadillac Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90034
Application Information
Applicant Interview Format
Virtual
Interviews Conducted Last Year
188 Interviews
Interviews/First Year Positions
18.9:1
Participates In
Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Code: 2055440C0, 2055440P0
ERAS®
Yes
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
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
Yes
Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 2
Yes
Must Have Passed Step 1
Yes
Must Have Passed Step 2
Yes
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Minimum
1 Letters
Maximum
4 Letters
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Requires Previous GME
No
Offers Preliminary Positions
Yes
Required Specialty-Specific Away Rotations
No
Required Supplemental Information
No
Osteopathic Recognition
No
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/Resident Ratio
1:1
Program Faculty
37
Female Faculty
34.6%
Faculty Distribution
Physicians (28)
Non-Physicians (9)
Work Environment
Program Start Dates
July 1
Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)
70 Hours
Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)
28 Hours
Avg Number of 24 Hour Off Duty Periods Per Week (During First Year)
1.00
Program Allows Moonlighting (Beyond PGY-1)
No
Night Float System
Yes
Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year
Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)
Year 1 - Every eleventh night or more for 12 month(s)
0
Year 2 - Every fourth night for 1 month(s)
8
Year 3 - Every fifth night for 12 month(s)
4
Year 4 - Every fourth night for 3 month(s)
0
Year 5 - Every eleventh night or more for 12 month(s)
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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
No
H-1B visa
No
F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)
No
Program Size
27
Current Residents
PGY-1s10
PGY-2s5
PGY-3s4
PGY-4s4
PGY-5s4
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
NOV1
Application Due
Nov 1, 2025
DEC2
Interview Period Starts
Dec 2, 2025 - Feb 28, 2026
2027 - 2028
NOV1
Application Due
Nov 1, 2026
NOV17
Interview Period Starts
Nov 17, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Structured Didactic Activities
5
Hospital Outpatient
40%
Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care
N/A
Employment Policies & Benefits
Housing stipend
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Benefits
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Yes
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Yes
Debt management/financial counseling
Yes
Resident/fellow retreats
Yes
Off-campus electives
Yes
Research rotation
Not available
Integrative medicine curriculum
No
Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
No
Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
No
Economics of health care systems curriculum
No
Academic support for USMLE Step 3 and/or COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation
No
International experience/global health
No
Hospice/home care experience
No
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
No
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Yes
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Yes
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Yes
Patient surveys
Yes
Portfolio system
No
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
No
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
Salary Compensation
$84k-$100k
PGY-1 through PGY-5
PGY-1
$84,277
PGY-2
$87,017
PGY-3
$90,328
PGY-4
$94,587
PGY-5
$99,624
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 12 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
Vacation Days20
Sick Days12
Maximum # of paid days
84 days
Maximum # of unpaid days
NGO
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.
Quality of Life Information*
Los Angeles, CA
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Estimated Monthly Costs
Estimated cost does not include rent.Family of 4
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Single Person
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