--- title: "Frequently Asked Questions at ABSMC Internal Medicine Residency at Sutter Health" description: "Answers to frequently asked questions about the Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Internal Medicine Residency." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/alta-bates-internal-medicine/faqs" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Education](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education) / 3. [Graduate Medical Education](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme) / 4. [Residencies](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies) / 5. [Internal Medicine, Oakland](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/alta-bates-internal-medicine) / 6. FAQs # Frequently Asked Questions **Section menu** - [Internal Medicine, Oakland](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/alta-bates-internal-medicine "Internal Medicine, Oakland") - [About the Program](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/alta-bates-internal-medicine/about "About the Program") - [Curriculum](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/alta-bates-internal-medicine/curriculum "Curriculum") - [Didactics](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/alta-bates-internal-medicine/didactic-activities "Didactics") - [Faculty](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/alta-bates-internal-medicine/faculty "Faculty") - [FAQs](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/alta-bates-internal-medicine/faqs "FAQs") - [How To Apply](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/alta-bates-internal-medicine/how-to-apply "How To Apply") - [Message From Our Program Director](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/alta-bates-internal-medicine/message-from-program-director "Message From Our Program Director") - [Residents](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/alta-bates-internal-medicine/residents "Residents") - [Internal Medicine, Oakland](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/alta-bates-internal-medicine "Internal Medicine, Oakland") - [About the Program](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/alta-bates-internal-medicine/about "About the Program") - [Curriculum](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/alta-bates-internal-medicine/curriculum "Curriculum") - [Didactics](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/alta-bates-internal-medicine/didactic-activities "Didactics") - [Faculty](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/alta-bates-internal-medicine/faculty "Faculty") - [FAQs](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/alta-bates-internal-medicine/faqs "FAQs") - [How To Apply](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/alta-bates-internal-medicine/how-to-apply "How To Apply") - [Message From Our Program Director](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/alta-bates-internal-medicine/message-from-program-director "Message From Our Program Director") - [Residents](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/alta-bates-internal-medicine/residents "Residents") **What is the program’s overall philosophy?** Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Internal Medicine Residency Program is dedicated to fostering residents into high-quality Internal Medicine physicians who are compassionate, collaborative, and interested in providing the highest quality of care and improved access for the community. In alignment with the mission of the Sponsoring Institution, Sutter Health, the program will work to enhance the well-being of the communities we serve through a commitment to compassion and excellence in the healthcare services provided. **How many residents are in the program?** There are 57 residents in the Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Internal Medicine Residency Program, 19 residents in each class. **What are the annual residency salary and benefits?** At Sutter Health, our employees are our most important assets, and we are fortunate to have attracted some of the most talented professionals. We strive to provide our employees with a highly comprehensive benefit package and extend these benefits to our residents. [Salary, compensation, and benefits](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/about/salary-benefits?sc_site=SutterHealth&sc_lang=en) are commensurate to the residents’ current program year. _\*Disclaimer: This information does not apply to any employee who is in a collective bargaining unit represented by a recognized labor organization unless otherwise specified in a collective bargaining agreement._ **Do you sponsor visas?**  Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor any visas, including H-1 B or J-1 visas. ### Living in Oakland The Bay Area offers year-round outdoor activities in a region where cultural, recreational and professional opportunities create one of the most popular places to live nationwide. There's always something to explore, from our vibrant arts scene to the drastically different natural landscapes to the tech-driven innovation we’re known for. [Get to Know the Area](https://www.visitoakland.com/ "Please note you are leaving the Sutter Health website.") ### Contact Us  **Program Director** Jeeven Brah, M.D. **Program Coordinator** Jazmin Farias, Internal Medicine Residency [IMrp@sutterhealth.org](mailto:IMrp@sutterhealth.org) [Get in Touch](mailto:IMrp@sutterhealth.org) ```json {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"MedicalOrganization","name":"Sutter Health","@id":"https://www.sutterhealth.org/#medicalorganization","url":"https://www.sutterhealth.org","logo":"https://www.sutterhealth.org/static/images/sutter-health-logo.svg","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","streetAddress":"2200 River Plaza Drive","addressLocality":"Sacramento","addressRegion":"CA","postalCode":"95833","addressCountry":"US"},"areaServed":{"@type":"AdministrativeArea","name":"California"},"sameAs":["https://www.facebook.com/SutterHealth","https://www.instagram.com/sutterhealth/","https://x.com/SutterHealth","https://www.youtube.com/sutterhealth","https://www.linkedin.com/company/sutter-health","https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sutter_Health"]} ``` ```json {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"WebPage","name":"Frequently Asked Questions at ABSMC Internal Medicine Residency at Sutter Health","description":"Answers to frequently asked questions about the Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Internal Medicine Residency.","url":"https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/alta-bates-internal-medicine/faqs","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/alta-bates-internal-medicine/faqs#breadcrumblist"}} ``` ```json {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/alta-bates-internal-medicine/faqs#breadcrumblist","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https://www.sutterhealth.org/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Education","item":"https://www.sutterhealth.org/education"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Graduate Medical Education","item":"https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":4,"name":"Residencies","item":"https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":5,"name":"Internal Medicine, Oakland","item":"https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/alta-bates-internal-medicine"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":6,"name":"FAQs"}]} ```