Kaiser Permanente Northern California Program

Oakland, CA

Community (Uni. Aff.)STEP 224 - 270 DO Friendly IMG Friendly

Specialty:Pediatrics

ACGME Code:3200512035

NRMP Code:1042320C0, 1042320C1

Status:Continued Accreditation

Overview

The Kaiser Permanente Northern California Program in Pediatrics at Oakland offers a comprehensive residency that prepares pediatricians to excel in various domains of pediatric medicine. The program emphasizes health equity, community advocacy, and preparation for leadership roles in clinical pediatrics, research, and health policy. This mission is achieved through an innovative curriculum that integrates patient-centered care with rigorous medical training.

Curriculum Overview

The curriculum is designed to foster both clinical skills and personal well-being. It includes substantial didactic and bedside instruction led by faculty members who are educators trained at premier institutions. The academic structure consists of:

Academic Half Days: Residents participate in 4 hours of protected teaching time weekly, which includes interactive lectures, simulation training, and workshops tailored to both general and subspecialty pediatrics.
3+1 Scheduling: This innovative model allows residents to engage deeply in clinical rotations followed by a dedicated week for continuity clinic, enhancing both learning and wellness.
Personalized Learning Experiences: Residents have opportunities for individualized experiences including away rotations, health policy education, and specialized elective tracks, such as the Masters in Public Health (MPH).

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Clinical Rotations

Residents rotate through a variety of settings to gain comprehensive exposure to pediatric care:

Inpatient Rotations: Training occurs primarily at the Kaiser Oakland Medical Center, featuring a well-equipped pediatric ward, a 24-bed NICU, and a PICU.
Outpatient Continuity Clinics: Residents manage their panel of patients over three years, attending continuity clinics based in various East Bay locations.
Emergency Medicine: Exposure to pediatric emergency care starts early, with experience in both Kaiser Oakland's and UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital's emergency departments.

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Mentorship and Faculty

The program prides itself on its dedicated mentorship system, with each resident assigned a faculty mentor starting from orientation. The faculty consists of approximately 120 full-time pediatricians committed to teaching and mentoring, fostering a collaborative learning environment.

Research Opportunities

Research and scholarship are integral components of residency training. Residents benefit from access to extensive data resources and statistical support from the KP Division of Research. Opportunities for quality improvement projects are embedded in the curriculum, culminating in presentations at local and national conferences.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The residency program emphasizes diversity and inclusion, recognizing the significance of reflecting the community served. Efforts are made through various initiatives including the REACH (Resident Education in Advocacy and Community Health) program, which offers residents hands-on community engagement experiences. The program actively works to address healthcare disparities and includes training on social determinants of health.

Residents' Well-Being

The program understands that resident well-being is crucial for fostering excellent patient care. An integrated wellness curriculum includes activities designed by residents, such as peer mentorship and biannual retreats. Mental health resources and support for work-life balance are prioritized.

Application Requirements and Competitiveness

The application process for this highly competitive program considers applicants from diverse backgrounds and life experiences. The program is friendly toward DO and IMG candidates. Special application considerations include:

Visa Sponsorship: The program may support residency applicants on J-1 visas.
Academic Requirements: Applicants are typically expected to have graduated within the past few years without a significant number of failed STEP examinations.

Community Engagement

All residents participate in longitudinal community experiences that reinforce advocacy and health equity. The REACH program allows them to engage with communities, addressing pediatric health needs.

Living in Oakland

Living in the East Bay provides residents with a vibrant cultural experience and access to diverse outdoor activities. The moderate climate facilitates year-round engagement with nature, making it an attractive area for young professionals.

Web sources

1. Pediatrics Oakland Program Overview 2. Curriculum and Rotations 3. Research and Scholarship Program Details 4. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Initiatives 5. FAQ about the Program 6. Living in Oakland Insights

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Program data

ACGME History

Accreditation Last updated: Jul 16, 2026

Initial accreditation0

Full accreditation0

Continued27

Warning0

Probationary Accreditation0

Withdrawal0

#	Academic Year	Status	Effective Date
01	2000 - 2001	Continued Full Accreditation	Oct 19, 1997
02	2001 - 2002	Continued Full Accreditation	Oct 19, 1997
03	2002 - 2003	Continued Full Accreditation	Apr 6, 2003
04	2003 - 2004	Continued Full Accreditation	Apr 6, 2003
05	2004 - 2005	Continued Full Accreditation	Apr 6, 2003
06	2005 - 2006	Continued Full Accreditation	Apr 6, 2003
07	2006 - 2007	Continued Full Accreditation	Apr 6, 2003
08	2007 - 2008	Continued	Oct 14, 2007
09	2008 - 2009	Continued	Oct 14, 2007
10	2009 - 2010	Continued	Oct 14, 2007

Program

Program Size

-- (3 years)

Accreditation Status

Continued Accreditation

(Effective: April 20, 2026)

Composition

MD · 60%

DO · 10%

U.S. IMG · 10%

Non-U.S. IMG · 20%

Training

Faculty-to-Residents Ratio:0.9X

Quality of Life

First Year Paid Sick Leave: --

First Year Paid Vacation: --

First Year Salary: --

Admission

Visa Sponsorship:--

YOG Cutoff:--

Visa policy source

Gender

No gender data available.

Rotation Duration by Site

Rotation Duration Chart Data

Benchmarks

Scores

Match History

Track ID: 1042320C0

2020

8 of 8

2021

8 of 8

2022

8 of 8

2023

8 of 8

2024

4 of 10

2025

9 of 9

2026

8 of 8

Track ID: 1042320C1

2020

2 of 2

2021

2 of 2

2022

2 of 2

2023

2 of 2

2025

1 of 1

2026

2 of 2

Filled Position

Unfilled Position

Roster

Publications

10 Publications (5 yr)

Peer-reviewed output from faculty and residents, last 5 years

10 Publications (5 yr)

The Journal of pediatrics2026

Guideline-Discordant Bronchiolitis Care in Community Emergency Departments.

Scott D Casey,¹Ross M Perry,²Madeline J Somers,³Daniel D DiLena,³

PMID: 42297338doi.org/10.1016/j.jpeds.2026.115195

Diabetes care2026

Midchildhood Obesity After Exposure to Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: The SWIFT Study in Youth.

Jami L Josefson,¹Alexis S King,²Baiyang Sun,²Charles P Quesenberry,²

PMID: 41379482doi.org/10.2337/dc25-1093

Location

Oakland, CA

Population

440,646

Median income

$96,828Above

Education

47.2%Above

Employment

65.1%Above

Health

5.8%Above

Age

38On par

Above the national average
Below the national average
Similar to the national average

Housing — Rental prices

Rental prices

Typical Observed Market Rent Index - ZORI Over Time

Date

Region - Oakland, CA

State - California

United States

1/31/2015

$1,763

$1,615

$1,193

2/28/2015

$1,784

$1,623

$1,199

3/31/2015

$1,811

$1,658

$1,206

4/30/2015

$1,831

$1,678

$1,213

5/31/2015

$1,847

$1,736

$1,228

6/30/2015

$1,878

$1,750

$1,233

7/31/2015

$1,896

$1,737

$1,235

8/31/2015

$1,941

$1,758

$1,241

9/30/2015

$1,984

$1,775

$1,245

10/31/2015

$2,024

$1,780

$1,253

11/30/2015

$2,028

$1,792

$1,259

12/31/2015

$2,018

$1,793

$1,263

1/31/2016

$2,037

$1,827

$1,275

2/29/2016

$2,051

$1,834

$1,279

3/31/2016

$2,088

$1,835

$1,282

4/30/2016

$2,111

$1,833

$1,285

5/31/2016

$2,123

$1,876

$1,291

6/30/2016

$2,129

$1,885

$1,294

7/31/2016

$2,145

$1,884

$1,295

8/31/2016

$2,139

$1,904

$1,303

9/30/2016

$2,147

$1,910

$1,307

10/31/2016

$2,132

$1,916

$1,311

11/30/2016

$2,168

$1,923

$1,312

12/31/2016

$2,188

$1,928

$1,313

1/31/2017

$2,217

$1,940

$1,317

2/28/2017

$2,217

$1,955

$1,324

3/31/2017

$2,218

$1,980

$1,335

4/30/2017

$2,220

$1,989

$1,346

5/31/2017

$2,241

$1,997

$1,353

6/30/2017

$2,257

$2,009

$1,357

7/31/2017

$2,267

$2,010

$1,359

8/31/2017

$2,281

$2,010

$1,363

9/30/2017

$2,283

$2,023

$1,406

10/31/2017

$2,295

$2,031

$1,414

11/30/2017

$2,300

$2,033

$1,413

12/31/2017

$2,318

$2,051

$1,420

1/31/2018

$2,318

$2,058

$1,422

2/28/2018

$2,338

$2,070

$1,427

3/31/2018

$2,341

$2,070

$1,429

4/30/2018

$2,352

$2,078

$1,434

5/31/2018

$2,340

$2,083

$1,438

6/30/2018

$2,341

$2,091

$1,444

7/31/2018

$2,343

$2,099

$1,449

8/31/2018

$2,348

$2,106

$1,455

9/30/2018

$2,361

$2,113

$1,461

10/31/2018

$2,376

$2,119

$1,465

11/30/2018

$2,386

$2,134

$1,473

12/31/2018

$2,401

$2,159

$1,482

1/31/2019

$2,404

$2,170

$1,492

2/28/2019

$2,402

$2,173

$1,495

3/31/2019

$2,413

$2,197

$1,503

4/30/2019

$2,420

$2,209

$1,509

5/31/2019

$2,436

$2,215

$1,514

6/30/2019

$2,445

$2,223

$1,519

7/31/2019

$2,453

$2,235

$1,526

8/31/2019

$2,459

$2,242

$1,531

9/30/2019

$2,461

$2,249

$1,534

10/31/2019

$2,460

$2,256

$1,541

11/30/2019

$2,457

$2,257

$1,545

12/31/2019

$2,445

$2,263

$1,552

1/31/2020

$2,448

$2,275

$1,560

2/29/2020

$2,451

$2,281

$1,565

3/31/2020

$2,471

$2,284

$1,565

4/30/2020

$2,471

$2,291

$1,566

5/31/2020

$2,455

$2,279

$1,563

6/30/2020

$2,426

$2,275

$1,562

7/31/2020

$2,414

$2,277

$1,571

8/31/2020

$2,399

$2,282

$1,574

9/30/2020

$2,380

$2,295

$1,586

10/31/2020

$2,365

$2,304

$1,593

11/30/2020

$2,340

$2,316

$1,602

12/31/2020

$2,326

$2,327

$1,606

1/31/2021

$2,314

$2,336

$1,613

2/28/2021

$2,320

$2,348

$1,620

3/31/2021

$2,316

$2,351

$1,629

4/30/2021

$2,303

$2,368

$1,649

5/31/2021

$2,307

$2,393

$1,663

6/30/2021

$2,331

$2,417

$1,686

7/31/2021

$2,353

$2,446

$1,707

8/31/2021

$2,370

$2,479

$1,729

9/30/2021

$2,382

$2,511

$1,752

10/31/2021

$2,393

$2,525

$1,767

11/30/2021

$2,406

$2,551

$1,777

12/31/2021

$2,423

$2,557

$1,791

1/31/2022

$2,441

$2,579

$1,800

2/28/2022

$2,448

$2,600

$1,820

3/31/2022

$2,444

$2,623

$1,829

4/30/2022

$2,458

$2,641

$1,841

5/31/2022

$2,462

$2,651

$1,852

6/30/2022

$2,471

$2,662

$1,861

7/31/2022

$2,469

$2,665

$1,868

8/31/2022

$2,471

$2,669

$1,872

9/30/2022

$2,471

$2,670

$1,875

10/31/2022

$2,467

$2,676

$1,873

11/30/2022

$2,465

$2,682

$1,875

12/31/2022

$2,463

$2,684

$1,874

1/31/2023

$2,449

$2,672

$1,877

2/28/2023

$2,449

$2,665

$1,879

3/31/2023

$2,469

$2,663

$1,884

4/30/2023

$2,479

$2,676

$1,886

5/31/2023

$2,482

$2,666

$1,886

6/30/2023

$2,448

$2,666

$1,886

7/31/2023

$2,431

$2,680

$1,891

8/31/2023

$2,415

$2,683

$1,908

9/30/2023

$2,412

$2,688

$1,912

10/31/2023

$2,406

$2,697

$1,916

11/30/2023

$2,402

$2,696

$1,918

12/31/2023

$2,395

$2,705

$1,921

1/31/2024

$2,395

$2,703

$1,928

2/29/2024

$2,384

$2,707

$1,932

3/31/2024

$2,368

$2,712

$1,935

4/30/2024

$2,351

$2,722

$1,942

5/31/2024

$2,344

$2,731

$1,946

6/30/2024

$2,357

$2,741

$1,973

7/31/2024

$2,367

$2,745

$1,958

8/31/2024

$2,369

$2,752

$1,992

9/30/2024

$2,365

$2,763

$1,993

10/31/2024

$2,373

$2,762

$1,995

11/30/2024

$2,385

$2,767

$1,999

12/31/2024

$2,393

$2,770

$2,003

1/31/2025

$2,401

$2,805

$2,006

2/28/2025

$2,405

$2,820

$2,007

3/31/2025

$2,414

$2,836

$2,016

4/30/2025

$2,425

$2,846

$2,019

5/31/2025

$2,435

$2,849

$2,022

6/30/2025

$2,445

$2,849

$2,026

7/31/2025

$2,453

$2,854

$2,029

8/31/2025

$2,466

$2,862

$2,027

9/30/2025

$2,480

$2,834

$2,030

10/31/2025

$2,487

$2,894

$2,052

11/30/2025

$2,491

$2,907

$2,095

12/31/2025

$2,501

$2,907

$2,086

1/31/2026

$2,510

$2,925

$2,160

2/28/2026

$2,526

$2,926

$2,178

Crime — All violent offences

Rate per 100,000 residents

Rate per 100,000 people Over Time

Date

Region - Oakland, CA

State - California

United States

4/1/2021

5/1/2021

6/1/2021

7/1/2021

8/1/2021

9/1/2021

10/1/2021

11/1/2021

12/1/2021

1/1/2022

250

2/1/2022

187

3/1/2022

235

106

4/1/2022

242

103

5/1/2022

229

109

6/1/2022

253

109

7/1/2022

257

113

8/1/2022

255

113

9/1/2022

259

109

10/1/2022

256

107

11/1/2022

218

12/1/2022

232

104

1/1/2023

872

108

2/1/2023

242

3/1/2023

276

101

4/1/2023

325

104

5/1/2023

368

112

6/1/2023

341

108

7/1/2023

333

116

8/1/2023

373

113

9/1/2023

357

109

10/1/2023

981

117

11/1/2023

277

12/1/2023

291

104

1/1/2024

287

2/1/2024

266

3/1/2024

282

100

4/1/2024

264

101

5/1/2024

300

106

6/1/2024

298

106

7/1/2024

308

109

8/1/2024

276

106

9/1/2024

277

104

10/1/2024

254

102

11/1/2024

248

12/1/2024

257

1/1/2025

2/1/2025

3/1/2025

4/1/2025

5/1/2025

6/1/2025

7/1/2025

100

8/1/2025

9/1/2025

10/1/2025

11/1/2025

12/1/2025

1/1/2026

2/1/2026

3/1/2026

Living in Oakland, CA

Crime Rate and Safety

Oakland has had higher crime rates compared to other areas in California. However, certain neighborhoods are safer than others. It's recommended to research specific areas before choosing a place to live.

Fun Activities

Oakland offers a vibrant arts scene, diverse cuisine, proximity to wineries in Napa Valley, and outdoor activities in nearby parks like Redwood Regional Park.

Climate

Oakland has a Mediterranean climate with mild, wet winters and dry summers. Temperatures rarely go below freezing or above 90°F, making it relatively comfortable year-round.

Races and Population

Oakland is known for its diverse population with a mix of ethnicities and cultures, contributing to a rich tapestry of communities.

Education

Oakland has a variety of education options, including public and private schools, universities like UC Berkeley and Mills College, and cultural institutions like the Oakland Museum of California.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Oakland is relatively high, especially housing costs. It's essential to budget accordingly and consider roommates or shared housing options.

Proximity to Bigger Cities

Oakland is about a 30-minute drive to San Francisco, a major city with cultural attractions, tech hubs, and a bustling nightlife. San Jose is approximately an hour's drive away, providing access to Silicon Valley opportunities.

Pros

Cultural diversity
proximity to San Francisco
variety of dining options
good weather.

Cons

Higher crime rates in some areas
expensive cost of living
traffic congestion.

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Nearby programs

Pediatrics Programs Near Oakland, CA

Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University ProgramPalo Alto, CAPediatrics Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium ProgramLoma Linda, CAPediatrics University of California Davis Health ProgramSacramento, CAPediatrics University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine ProgramReno, NVPediatrics Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital ProgramSanta Barbara, CAPediatrics University of California (San Francisco) ProgramSan Francisco, CAPediatrics Valley Children's Healthcare ProgramMadera, CAPediatrics Children's Hospital Los Angeles ProgramLos Angeles, CAPediatrics Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Los Angeles) ProgramLos Angeles, CAPediatrics University of California (San Francisco)/Fresno ProgramFresno, CAPediatrics UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center ProgramLos Angeles, CAPediatrics Cedars-Sinai Medical Center ProgramLos Angeles, CAPediatrics UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland ProgramOakland, CAPediatrics University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General) ProgramLos Angeles, CAPediatrics University of California (Irvine)/Children's Hospital of Orange County ProgramOrange, CAPediatrics Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center ProgramTorrance, CAPediatrics

Other specialties near Oakland, CA

University of California (San Francisco)/University of California School of Public Health ProgramSan Francisco, CAPublic health and general preventive medicine University of California (San Francisco) ProgramSan Francisco, CAObstetrics and gynecology Alameda Health System-Highland Hospital ProgramOakland, CAInternal medicine Sutter Health/Alta Bates Summit Medical Center ProgramOakland, CAInternal medicine Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Oakland) ProgramOakland, CAPsychiatry Alameda Health System-Highland Hospital ProgramOakland, CAEmergency medicine Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Oakland) ProgramOakland, CAObstetrics and gynecology Sutter Health/Alta Bates Summit Medical Center ProgramBerkeley, CAObstetrics and gynecology University of California (San Francisco) School of Medicine ProgramSan Francisco, CAAllergy and immunology University of California (San Francisco) ProgramSan Francisco, CAMedical genetics and genomics University of California (San Francisco) School of Medicine ProgramSan Francisco, CAMedical genetics and genomics/Pediatrics Kaiser Permanente Northern California ProgramOakland, CAOtolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Sutter Health/Alta Bates Summit Medical Center ProgramOakland, CATransitional year University of California (San Francisco) ProgramSan Francisco, CAChild neurology University of California San Francisco (East Bay) ProgramOakland, CASurgery Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Oakland) ProgramOakland, CAInternal medicine

External Links

1. Program website - visa sponsorship - https://residency-ncal.kaiserpermanente.org/how-to-apply/

2. United States Census Bureau - https://data.census.gov/profile/City,_VS?g=160XX00US0653000

3. Zillow Research - Observed Rent Index (ZORI) - https://www.zillow.com/research/data/

4. FBI - Crime/Law Enforcement Stats (Uniform Crime Reporting Program) - https://www.fbi.gov/services/cjis/ucr

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Kaiser Permanente Northern California Program

Overview

Curriculum Overview

Clinical Rotations

Mentorship and Faculty

Research Opportunities

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Residents' Well-Being

Application Requirements and Competitiveness

Community Engagement

Living in Oakland

Web sources

SmartPick

Program data

Program

Training

Quality of Life

Admission

Gender

Rotation Duration by Site

Benchmarks

Scores

Match History Matched positions of the program in previous years

Roster

Publications

Guideline-Discordant Bronchiolitis Care in Community Emergency Departments.

Midchildhood Obesity After Exposure to Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: The SWIFT Study in Youth.

Location

Living in Oakland, CA

Crime Rate and Safety

Fun Activities

Climate

Races and Population

Education

Cost of Living

Proximity to Bigger Cities

Pros

Cons

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Nearby programs

Other specialties near Oakland, CA

External Links

Match History