About Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine
Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine is a Private university located in Pasadena, California (United States of America). It was established in 2017. The institution offers the Doctor of Medicine (MD) programme in English with a stated duration of 4 Years. Its campus format is listed as Urban (Pasadena, CA). The reported intake months are July.
- WDOMS Listed: Compliant (4-year MD + PGY-1 Residency)
- WHO Recognition: Yes
- ECFMG Eligible: Yes
- NMC Compliance Status: Yes
Recognition & Eligibility
WDOMS ListedCompliant (4-year MD + PGY-1 Residency)
WHO RecognitionYes
ECFMG EligibleYes
NMC Compliance StatusYes
Fees & Living Cost
Tuition Fees / Year$0 (Tuition-Free through 2026 class; normally $63,339)
Total Course Fees$0 (Tuition only for covered cohorts)
Hostel Fees / Year$18,500 (Off-campus housing estimate)
Living Cost / Month$3,303
Other Charges$6,012 (Waived Health Coverage for covered cohorts)
Admission Requirements
NEET RequiredYes (for Indian Citizens/OCI)
Entrance Exam RequiredMCAT (Average: 516)
Minimum Marks RequiredAverage GPA: 3.87
Minimum Age Requirement21 (Requires 4-year Bachelor's degree)
Application DeadlineOctober 1 (AMCAS)
Admission Guidance
The following admission information is based on the supplied university data. Applicants should confirm the latest criteria with the university before applying.
- NEET Requirement: Yes (for Indian Citizens/OCI)
- Entrance Exam Requirement: MCAT (Average: 516)
- Minimum Marks Required: Average GPA: 3.87
- Minimum Age Requirement: 21 (Requires 4-year Bachelor's degree)
- Degree Offered: Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Intake Month: July
Seats & Clinical Training
Total SeatsHome
Student–Faculty Ratio2:1 (High faculty-to-student support)
Teaching Hospital AvailableYES (Kaiser Permanente Medical Centers)
Hospital Bed Capacity8,200+ (Total across KP system)
Clinical Training
Clinical and internship details below are taken from the supplied university record.
- Clinical Training Start: Year 3 (Longitudinal clinical experience early on)
- Teaching Hospital Available: YES (Kaiser Permanente Medical Centers)
- Affiliated Hospitals: 36+ (Kaiser Permanente Network)
- Hospital Bed Capacity: 8,200+ (Total across KP system)
- Internship Duration: 1 Year (Included in Residency)
- Local Licensing Exam: USMLE Step 1, 2, & 3
- Internship Valid in India: Valid (After completing residency/ license)
Student Support & Outcomes
Indian HostelNo
International Student OfficeYES (Student Services)
FMGE Pass Ratenot available (Graduates take USMLE)
Internship Valid in IndiaValid (After completing residency/ license)
Graduate Success Rate100% Match Rate
Student Support
Student-support services below are based on the details provided by the university in the client data.
- Indian Food Availability: Widely available (Massive Indian diaspora in LA Metro)
- Indian Hostel: No
- International Student Office: YES (Student Services)
- Language Training Provided: No