Kern Medical Center Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in Bakersfield, California, sponsored by Kern Medical Center.
See how you matchAbout Kern Medical Center Program
- ACGME code
- 1200500020
- Program director
- Santhi Kanuri
- Location
- Bakersfield, California
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Kern Medical Center Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in Bakersfield, California, sponsored by Kern Medical Center.
The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 40 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care track.
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
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Applications and interviews
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Contact and location
- Program director
- Santhi Kanuri
- Program coordinator
- Nicolette Masala
- Coordinator phone
- (661) 326-2237
- Program phone
- (661) 326-6546
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Kern Medical Center
1700 Mount Vernon Ave. Bakersfield, CA 93306 Open in Google Maps
Kern Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions
Does Kern Medical Center Program sponsor visas?
Yes. Kern Medical Center Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
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. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.
Where is Kern Medical Center Program located?
Kern Medical Center Program is located at 1700 Mount Vernon Ave. Bakersfield, CA 93306. Its sponsoring institution is Kern Medical Center.
Who is the program director of Kern Medical Center Program?
The program director is Santhi Kanuri. The program coordinator, Nicolette Masala, is the usual contact for application questions.