About the Residency Program 

Located in the heart of Oakland, California, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center stands as a beacon of progress, innovation, and patient-centered care. As a pivotal institution in the Bay Area, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center has established itself as a leading force in community health.

The Alta Bates Summit Medical Center – Transitional Year Residency Program is a dynamic learning hub, focused on nurturing the next generation of physicians, equipping them with the skills, compassion, and knowledge needed to deliver exceptional care.

The Sutter Health System

Proudly being a part of the renowned Sutter Health integrated system of care, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center leverages the collective expertise and resources of this award-winning system. With close to three million patients benefiting from seamless care across the Bay Area, Sacramento Valley and the Central Coast, our residency program is backed by a legacy of excellence.

Sutter Health’s long-standing commitment to graduate medical education, coupled with its institutional accreditation through the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), ensures that the residency programs at Alta Bates stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the best in the country.

Transitional Year Residency Program

This program creates a structured space for our residents to learn and develop skills as they receive foundational competencies and receive guidance to focus skills that will serve them in their selected field.