Residency Program
All of our residency programs accept applications via the AAMC’s Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). All residency applications must include
the following documents:
- MyERAS application
- Curriculum Vitae
- Personal Statement
- Medical School Transcript
- Medical School Performance Evaluation (MSPE)
- USMLE/COMLEX Transcript, Step 1 and 2 (when available)
- Three letters of recommendation* – one of which should be from specialty in which you are applying
– Emergency Medicine applicants must submit at least one Standardized Letter of Evaluation (SLOE) as part of your letters of recommendation
– Internal Medicine [categorical] applicants must submit one letter of recommendation from either the Chair of the Department or Medicine Clerkship Director plus two additional letters of recommendation
*If you are applying for a PGY2 position, a letter from your PGY1 program director is required.
Our interview timeframe is typically from October – January, but varies by program. Please visit your program of interest’s page for application deadline.
For International Medical Graduates, the Post Training Authorization Letter (PTAL) is no longer required. International Medical Graduates must submit an ECFMG (Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates) Status Report at the time of application.
Visa Policy:
Visas (which include, Temporary TN work status, temporary H-1B and J-1) can only be sponsored for hard to fill positions. However, our training programs are extremely competitive and do not meet the hard to fill criteria.
Fellowship Program
All fellowship applications must include the following documents:
- Specified application form
- Curriculum Vitae
- Personal Statement
- Medical School Transcript
- Medical School Performance Evaluation (MSPE)
- USMLE/COMLEX Transcript, Step 1 , 2 and 3
- Medical License
- Letter of recommendation from residency program director
- Two additional letters of recommendation
Applicants interested in the following:
- Allergy
- Cardiology
- Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
- Electrophysiology
- Gastroenterology
- Geriatrics
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- Interventional Cardiology
- Nephrology
- Sports Medicine*
* For Sports Medicine, as an adjunct to your ERAS application, please print the document(Code of Ethics for the Match) and submit directly to the programs you are applying to. Please submit the Code of Ethics in place of your 4th letter of recommendation, or email it directly to Socal.Residency@kp.org
Must apply and submit documents via the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
Applicants interested in:
- Community Medicine Fellowship – Click here to apply online
Applicants interested in:
- Ortho Sports Medicine
Must complete application and submission of documents via the SF Match.
*** Please visit your program of interest’s page for application deadline.
Visas (which include, Temporary TN work status, temporary H-1B and J-1) can only be sponsored for hard to fill positions. However, our training programs are extremely competitive and do not meet the hard to fill criteria.
External Resident Rotation
If you’re in a residency program in the United States and want to see what Kaiser Permanente Southern California is really like behind the scenes, why not apply for a clinical rotation with us? You’ll find a wide variety of clerkships and electives at many Kaiser Permanente Medical Centers near you.
Application Process:
The rotation application and supporting documents for clinical rotations should be received by the Physician Education department at least 30 days before the desired rotation date. Once a rotation date is approved and granted, all required compliance training modules and attestation forms should be submitted to the Physician Education department prior to the start of the rotation. Rotations may not start on a holiday or weekend if resident has not registered at the Physician Education Department.
Documents required of rotating Residents/Affiliates:
- Current Kaiser Permanente Rotation Application* (within 1 yr)
- Current CV or copy of ERAS application
- Letter of Agreement or Good Standing from Medical School Dean/Program Director stipulating malpractice and liability insurance*
- CA State Medical License-Required of American Medical Graduates after 2nd year of residency, International Medical Graduates after 3rd year of residency
- DEA Certificate- Required of American Medical Graduates at the start of 3rd year of residency, International Medical Graduates at the start of 4th year of residency
- Current BLS or ACLS Certification
- State Issued Photo ID
- Current Health Screening w/proof of PPD/MMVR (within 1yr)
*This document is not required of students/residents from Kaiser Permanente, Southern California affiliate learning institutions for core curriculum and clerkship rotations. Affiliate learning institutions with a current Memo of Understanding (MOU) or contract for clinical education can submit a list of residents approved for clinical rotation in lieu of each student submitting a rotation application and Letter of Agreement/Good Standing. Residents applying for elective rotations apart from the learning institution must submit all of the above documents.
**These are minimum document requirements, please inquire with specific location contact for additional location requirement(s).
The institution’s list of rotating students should be submitted at least three weeks before the rotation and include:
- signature of the Clerkship Director/faculty member,
- the requested dates and duration of rotation,
- a statement regarding the institutions responsibility for malpractice and liability coverage.
Before the Start of the Rotation
After residents/affiliates are approved for a clinical rotation, each rotator will be required to complete/submit the following documents before the start of the rotation. It is recommended that these documents be completed on-line before the orientation or rotation begins:
- Kaiser Permanente Compliance, HIPAA Training and Course Completion Form
- Current Health Screening w/proof of PPD & MMVR (within 1 yr)
- Confidentially Agreement
- Child Abuse Reporting Form
- Elder Abuse Form
- Alcohol and Drug Policy
- EMTALA guidelines Form
- Acknowledgement & Attestation Form
- Guidelines for Universal Safety Precautions
- Rotator Information Sheet
- Copy of State Issued ID
- State License (if applicable)
- DEA Certificate (if applicable)
- Copy of current BLS or ACLS certificate
Forms
- Rotators Document Check-Off List
- Kaiser Permanente Rotation Application
- Kaiser Permanente On-Line Compliance Training Instructions
- Online training: http://learn.kp.org
- Health Screening Requirements
- Alcohol & Drug Policy
- Child Abuse Form
- Acknowledgement & Attestation Form
- Confidentiality Agreement
- Elder & Dependent Abuse Form
- EMTALA Requirements
- Guidelines Universal Precautions
- KP Principles Of Responsibility
- Rotator Info Sheet
- Interpretive Services Attestation rev 2014
- Regional Handwashing Policy
- Health Status Info.
Orientation
All clinical rotators are required to check-in at Kaiser Permanente Physician/ Staff Education Department on the first and last day of the rotation. The first day of the rotation will include an orientation. The Physician Education department coordinator will make a copy of the state issued photo ID, collect any required documents including proof of health screening, and ensure the student has completed the Kaiser Permanente Compliance documents and training. Once this process is complete the rotator will be given a badge with access to the hospital campus and parking facilities.
Sign-In Procedure
All resident/affiliate rotators are required to submit a rotation schedule. The schedule must be signed by the resident/affiliate rotator and the physician preceptor at the conclusion of the rotation.
Conclusion of the Rotation
All rotators must check out of the rotation at its conclusion and return all Kaiser Permanente property, clothing, and badges.
Click here to take the Resident Rotation Survey
An exit evaluation form may be requested of each rotator.
For a list of rotations offered by location and contact information, please view the table below:
| Location | Rotations Available | Contact |
|---|---|---|
Baldwin Park Medical Center |
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For more information, please use the form below. Office: (626) 851-5071 1011 Baldwin Park Blvd. |
Downey Medical Center |
Affiliate programs only |
For more information, please use the form below. Office:(562) 657-3065 |
Los Angeles Medical Center |
|
For more information, please use the form below. |
South Bay Medical Center |
Affiliate programs only |
For more information, please use the form below. Dennishia Harang |
West Los Angeles |
Affiliate programs only |
For more information, please use the form below. Dennishia Harang |
Goldsmith Scholarship
The Oliver Goldsmith, MD Scholarship for the Promotion and Advancement of Culturally Responsive Care honors second- or third-year medical/osteopathic students who have demonstrated commitment to the advancement of culturally responsive care (CRC) through community service, clinical volunteering, or research. Each awardee will receive $5,000 toward his or her education, participate in a mentoring program with a KP clinician and complete a four-to-six week clinical rotation at a KP facility.
Please read scholarship criteria and instructions for more information on the Goldsmith Scholarship.
Or,
Fontana Medical Center
Rotations Available
MS4 Rotations:
- Family Medicine
- Geriatric Medicine
- ICU
- Internal Medicine-Inpatient Wards
- Internal Medicine-Outpatient
- Pulmonary
- Psychiatry-Outpatient
- Sports Medicine
MS3 Rotations:
- Family Medicine
- Endocrinology
- Internal Medicine-Outpatient
Application Information
MS4* rotator applications must be completed via VSLO.
MS3* rotators must complete the Rotator Application 20-21 in lieu of VSLO. Please refer to the application for available depts and submit using the email link to the right.
VSLO Catalog will be visible 12/16/2019
VSLO open to accept applications 2/3/2020
VSLO review starts 4/13/2020
2020-2021 START DATES ARE NOT FLEXIBLE
VSLO Requirements include:
Immunization requirements:
- Proof of 2 TB Tests (2 step or 2 within the last 2 years.)
- Chest x-rays (if you have had a positive TB test), if needed are acceptable if no more than 1 year old
- MMR – Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Tdap proof of vaccinations or titer. Hep B Numerical titer required
- Proof of current Flu Vaccine (Flu Season starts November 1st)
Application Requirements:
- Copy of Official Board Scores (USMLE or COMLEX): Please upload this as a Supplemental Document (This is required for all rotations). USMLE is preferred
- USMLE STEP 1 – min. score 200
- COMLEX STEP 1 – min. score 500
- Official Transcripts: Uploaded by your Medical School
- Statement of Intent: Required by the following departments- Family Medicine, Geriatrics, Sports Medicine, Internal Medicine, ICU, Pulmonary, Psychiatry (Please write two to three paragraphs expressing your interests in the specific elective you are applying for.)
- Malpractice/Insurance: A minimum of 1,000,000 per occurrence and 3,000,000 annual aggregate required. This information will be provided by your school
- Letter of Good Standing
- BLS cert (must be through the American Heart Association) – Signed or Digital Cert
*International Students
We are currently unable to accept applications from international students. Students enrolled in a Canadian or international medical school, should apply through UCLA.
Contact and Submission
Email: Fontana-GME@kp.org
Fontana Medical Center
Center for Medical Education
17234 Valley Blvd. Bldg A
Fontana, CA 92335
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Los Angeles Medical Center
Rotations Available
- Cardiology
- Community Medicine
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Dermatology
- Family Medicine
- Gastroenterology
- Geriatrics
- Gynecology-Oncology
- Internal Medicine
- Interventional Radiology
- LGBT Care
- Medical Consultation
- Medical Intensive Care Unit
- Nephrology
- Neurology
- Pediatrics
- Pulmonary Medicine
- Radiation Oncology
- Surgery
- Urology
Application Information
Application must be completed via VSLO.
VSLO Catalog will be visible 12/23/2019
VSLO open to accept applications 2/3/2020
VSLO review starts 3/2/2020
2020-2021 START DATES ARE NOT FLEXIBLE
VSLO Requirements include:
Immunization requirements:
- Proof of 2 TB Tests (2 step or 2 within the last 2 years.)
- Chest x-rays (if you have had a positive TB test), if needed are acceptable if no more than 1 year old
- MMR – Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Tdap proof of vaccinations or titer. Hep B Numerical titer required
- Proof of current Flu Vaccine (Flu Season starts November 1st, 2017)
Application Requirements:
- Copy of Official Board Scores (USMLE or COMLEX): Please upload this as a Supplemental Document (This is required for all rotations)
*USMLE is preferred - Official Transcripts: Uploaded by your Medical School
- Statement of Intent: Required by the following departments- Dermatology, DI, Gastroenterology, Geri, Gyn/Onc, Family Medicine, LGBT Care, Pediatrics, Surgery, Urology, and Radiation Oncology (Please write two to three paragraphs expressing your interests in the specific elective you are applying for.)
- Malpractice/Insurance: A minimum of 1,000,000 per occurrence and 3,000,000 annual aggregate required. This information will be provided by your school
- USMLE STEP 1 – min. score of 200
- COMLEX STEP 1 – min. score of 420
- Letter of Good Standing
- BLS cert (must be through the American Heart Association) – Signed or Digital Cert
International Students*
Students enrolled in a Canadian or international medical school, should apply through UCLA.
www.medstudent.ucla.edu/visitingstudents
*USMLE board scores and medical school transcripts are required at this location only.
Contact and Submission
For more information please call:
(323)783-7076
LAMC-GME@kp.org
Fax (866) 455-3867
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Orange County Medical Center
Rotations Available
- Emergency
- Family Medicine
- Neurosurgery
- Ob Gyn
- Otolaryngology
- Pediatrics-Inpatient
Application Information
Please complete the following application and submit with the required documents:
MS4* rotator applications must be completed via VSLO.
Pediatrics Inpatient – 4th years going into Pediatrics (2 weeks rotations only)
MS3* rotators must complete the Kaiser Permanente – Orange County Medical Student Application
Kaiser Permanente – Orange County Medical Student Application
Otolaryngology rotator must complete
Kaiser Permanente – Orange County Otolaryngology Medical Student Application
VSLO Requirements include:
Immunization requirements:
- Proof of 2 TB Tests (2 step or 2 within the last 2 years.)
- Chest X-ray within 1 year if you have had a past positive TB test
- MMR – Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Tdap proof of vaccinations or titer. Hep B Numerical titer required
- Proof of current Flu Vaccine
Application Requirements:
- Copy of Official Board Scores (USMLE or COMLEX): Please upload this as a Supplemental Document (This is required for all rotations)
*USMLE is preferred - Official Transcripts: Uploaded by your Medical School
- Statement of Intent: Required by the following departments- Emergency, Family Medicine, Neurosurgery, Ob Gyn, Otolaryngology, Pediatrics (Please write two to three paragraphs expressing your interests in the specific elective you are applying for.)
- Malpractice/Insurance: A minimum of 1,000,000 per occurrence and 3,000,000 annual aggregate required. This information will be provided by your school
- USMLE STEP 1
- COMLEX STEP 1
- Letter of Good Standing
- BLS cert (must be through the American Heart Association) – Signed or Digital Cert
International Students*
Students enrolled in a Canadian or international medical school, should apply through UCLA.
Contact and Submission
Medical Student Coordinator
Email: OC-GME@kp.org
(714) 748-2788
Fax 1-866-518-3441
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Riverside Medical Center
Rotations Available
- Emergency Medicine
- Endocrinology
- Family Medicine
- Gastroenterology
- Hematology Oncology
- Nephrology
- Psychiatry
Application Information
Application must be completed via VSLO.
International Students*
Students enrolled in a Canadian or international medical school, should apply through UCLA.
www.medstudent.ucla.edu/visitingstudents
Contact and Submission
Riverside Medical Center
10800 Magnolia Ave.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 602-4055
Fax (866) 518-3439
Email: rmc-gme@kp.org
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San Diego Medical Center
Rotations Available
- Emergency Medicine
- Family Medicine
Application Information
Application must be completed via VSLO.
International Students*
Students enrolled in a Canadian or international medical school, should apply through UCLA.
Contact and Submission
For Family Medicine contact:
Kelly Koble
email: Kelly.Koble@kp.org
For Emergency Medicine contact:
Dionnia Johnson
email: Dionnia.K.Johnson@kp.org
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Woodland Hills Medical Center
Rotations Available
- Community Medicine
- Family Medicine
Application Information
Application must be completed via VSLO.
International Students*
Students enrolled in a Canadian or international medical school, should apply through UCLA.
Contact and Submission
Andrea Cardenas
5601 De Soto Ave.
North building, 3rd Fl.
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
(818) 719-4828
Fax (818) 719-3344