Psychiatry

Kaiser Permanente Northern California (San Jose) Program

San Jose, CA · Pacific

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Contact

Program Director

Zhongshu Yang, MD, PhD

Email director

Program Coordinator

Sandeep Tumber, BS

Email coordinator

Program website

Training Sites

3 hospitals

1
Kaiser Permanente Adult Psychiatric Center
San Jose, CA
Primary
2
Kaiser Permanente Northern California
Oakland, CA
Sponsor
3
Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center
Santa Clara, CA
Participant

Score Ranges

USMLE Step 2 CK227 – 266

180205230255280

Level 2 CE data not available

Interview Rates

US MD

17%

US DO

US IMG

Non-US IMG

Applicant Origin

In-State

25%

Out-of-State

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Interview Prep

Common questions for Psychiatry interviews

specialtyWhat drew you to psychiatry?★ common

clinicalHow do you handle countertransference?

clinicalDescribe a patient interaction that was particularly meaningful.★ common

specialtyWhat population do you want to work with? (Child, geriatric, forensic, addiction)

clinicalHow do you approach the biological vs psychosocial model?

personalTell me about yourself.★ common

specialtyWhy did you choose this specialty?★ common

programWhy are you interested in our program?★ common

behavioralWhat are your strengths and weaknesses?★ common

personalWhere do you see yourself in 5-10 years?★ common

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