Kern Medical Center Program Emergency Medicine Residency
Emergency Medicine residency program in Bakersfield, California, sponsored by Kern Medical Center.
See how you matchAbout 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 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.