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Kern Medical Center Program

Emergency Medicine residency program in Bakersfield, California, sponsored by Kern Medical Center.

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About Kern Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1100512001
Program director
Lev Libet
Location
Bakersfield, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
7
First-year spots
IMG residents
29%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Kern Medical Center Program is a not Available Emergency Medicine residency program in Bakersfield, California, sponsored by Kern Medical Center. It offers 7 first-year positions, lower than the typical Emergency Medicine program (11).

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 29% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Emergency Medicine programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
7
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates39%
  • US DO graduates32%
  • US IMGs29%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women57%
  • Men43%
  • White43%
  • Asian39%
  • Black or African American4%
  • Hispanic or Latino7%
  • Other11%

Contact and location

Program director
Lev Libet
Program coordinator
Vanessa Colin
Coordinator phone
(661) 326-2168
Email
[email protected]
Website
Program website
Sponsoring institution
Kern Medical Center

Department of Emergency Medicine 1700 Mt. Vernon Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93306 Open in Google Maps

Kern Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Kern Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Kern Medical Center Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is Kern Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 29% of residents at Kern Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Emergency Medicine program has 8% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Kern Medical Center Program offer?

Kern Medical Center Program offers 7 first-year Emergency Medicine positions, and 7 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Kern Medical Center Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Kern Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it.

Where is Kern Medical Center Program located?

Kern Medical Center Program is located at Department of Emergency Medicine 1700 Mt. Vernon Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93306. Its sponsoring institution is Kern Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Kern Medical Center Program?

The program director is Lev Libet. The program coordinator, Vanessa Colin, is the usual contact for application questions.

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