Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Napa-Solano)
The Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Napa-Solano) Family Medicine residency in Vallejo, CA is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
Kaiser Permanente Napa-Solano FM residency (Vallejo, est. 2014) is an unopposed, ACGME-accredited program with 10-year accreditation through 2027. Features a community medicine curriculum (La Clinica de la Raza FQHC continuity clinic, school-based teen clinic), NCQA Level 3 PCMH family medicine center, global health including a PGY-3 Honduras trip, Obstetrics Distinction (80+ vaginal deliveries), and 16 elective weeks. UCSF affiliate within the UCSF FM residency network.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Obstetrics Distinction: commit before end of intern year for 80+ vaginal deliveries, cesarean first-assist, and ALSO instructor opportunity; ideal if you want full-spectrum OB.
- Community medicine: continuity clinic every 6 weeks at La Clinica de la Raza, a school-based teen clinic and a required school-based scholarly intervention; describe community project interest.
- Funded Kaiser Global Health Program electives plus a class Honduras experience in PGY-3.
- Pediatrics is heavy: 8 weeks Vallejo outpatient, 4 weeks nursery and 8 weeks inpatient at Oakland; panels are 35-40% pediatric.
- Graduates go to sports, obstetrics, addiction and palliative fellowships plus community and corrections FM; ask about fellowship matching and Kaiser hiring.
- 16 elective weeks, integrative medicine (University of Arizona) funding and Health Policy elective; name which you would use.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Matthew Symkowick, MD
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
About Family Medicine residency training
Family Medicine residency training typically lasts 3 years.
Training covers care across ages, including obstetrics, pediatrics and outpatient continuity of care.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this residency
- Register with ERAS, the application service of the AAMC, and with the NRMP Main Residency Match.
- Apply to this program through ERAS during the application season, with the documents it asks for.
- If you interview here, rank the program on your NRMP rank order list by the deadline; Match results are released in March.
Deadlines, required documents, interview policy and visa sponsorship differ between programs and years. The program’s own website is the authority.
Prepare your application
- The NRMP Residency Match, explained
- Residency interview preparation: a four-week plan and question bank
- Residency interview strategies for USMLE candidates
- How to create a resume or CV for residency
- The Dean's letter (MSPE): what it is and how to get it from your medical school
- After the interview: highlight your strengths and send thank-you letters
- NRMP ranking algorithm & rank-list strategy
- Save money on USMLE and interview travel
- Study books by exam
- International medical graduates: ECFMG and visas
Questions to ask this program
Strong applicants use the interview to learn how a program trains its residents. Questions worth asking:
- How much autonomy do residents have at each training level, and how is supervision handled?
- Where do graduates go next: practice, fellowship or academic positions? Ask for recent examples.
- What are the call and night-float schedules, and how many hours do residents typically work?
- How are residents supported in preparing for board exams, and what is the program’s recent pass rate?
- What research, quality improvement or teaching opportunities are protected with time?
- What benefits, parental leave and wellness support does the program provide?
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Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to the Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Napa-Solano) Family Medicine residency?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Main Residency Match. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.
How long is the Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Napa-Solano) Family Medicine residency?
This directory has no verified length for this program. Family Medicine residency training typically lasts 3 years; confirm with the program.
How many positions does the Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Napa-Solano) Family Medicine residency offer?
The number of positions is not recorded here. Ask the program or check the match service’s program listing for the current cycle.
What does the Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Napa-Solano) Family Medicine residency pay?
Salaries have not been verified for this program. Many institutions publish a resident and fellow salary schedule on their graduate medical education office page.