Clinica Sierra Vista - Bakersfield Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in Bakersfield, California, sponsored by Clinica Sierra Vista - Bakersfield.
See how you matchAbout Clinica Sierra Vista - Bakersfield Program
- ACGME code
- 1200500738
- Program director
- Carol Stewart
- Location
- Bakersfield, California
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 10
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 1,633
- Latest cycle
- IMG residents
- 96%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Clinica Sierra Vista - Bakersfield Program is a not Available Family Medicine residency program in Bakersfield, California, sponsored by Clinica Sierra Vista - Bakersfield. It offers 10 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 1,633 applications.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 96% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 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
- US clinical experience required
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 10
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates0%
- US DO graduates4%
- US IMGs81%
- Non-US IMGs15%
Demographics
- Women37%
- Men63%
- Asian30%
- Black or African American15%
- Hispanic or Latino30%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Carol Stewart
- Program coordinator
- Arianna Herrera
- Coordinator phone
- (661) 328-4284
- Program phone
- (661) 635-3050
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Clinica Sierra Vista - Bakersfield
7800 Niles Street Bakersfield, CA 93306-4937 Open in Google Maps
Clinica Sierra Vista - Bakersfield Program: frequently asked questions
Does Clinica Sierra Vista - Bakersfield Program sponsor visas?
Yes. Clinica Sierra Vista - Bakersfield Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
Is Clinica Sierra Vista - Bakersfield Program IMG-friendly?
About 96% of residents at Clinica Sierra Vista - Bakersfield Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.
How many residency positions does Clinica Sierra Vista - Bakersfield Program offer?
Clinica Sierra Vista - Bakersfield Program offers 10 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 10 were filled in the latest Match.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Clinica Sierra Vista - Bakersfield Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Clinica Sierra Vista - Bakersfield Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.
Where is Clinica Sierra Vista - Bakersfield Program located?
Clinica Sierra Vista - Bakersfield Program is located at 7800 Niles Street Bakersfield, CA 93306-4937. Its sponsoring institution is Clinica Sierra Vista - Bakersfield.
Who is the program director of Clinica Sierra Vista - Bakersfield Program?
The program director is Carol Stewart. The program coordinator, Arianna Herrera, is the usual contact for application questions.