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Adventist Health Central California Network (Bakersfield) Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Bakersfield, California, sponsored by Adventist Health Central California Network.

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About Adventist Health Central California Network (Bakersfield) Program

ACGME code
1400500018
Program director
Leila Moosavi
Location
Bakersfield, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
1,462
Latest cycle
Interview rate
13%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Adventist Health Central California Network (Bakersfield) Program is a community-based Internal Medicine residency program in Bakersfield, California, sponsored by Adventist Health Central California Network. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,462 applications and invited about 13% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, primary care and rural tracks.

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
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
4
Interview rate
13%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Contact and location

Program director
Leila Moosavi
Program coordinator
Shawna Lancaster
Coordinator phone
(559) 393-9198
Program phone
(661) 863-2073
Sponsoring institution
Adventist Health Central California Network

2615 Chester Ave Bakersfield, CA 93301 Open in Google Maps

Adventist Health Central California Network (Bakersfield) Program: frequently asked questions

Does Adventist Health Central California Network (Bakersfield) Program sponsor visas?

Adventist Health Central California Network (Bakersfield) 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 Adventist Health Central California Network (Bakersfield) Program IMG-friendly?

Adventist Health Central California Network (Bakersfield) Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Adventist Health Central California Network (Bakersfield) Program offer?

Adventist Health Central California Network (Bakersfield) Program offers 4 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Adventist Health Central California Network (Bakersfield) Program?

Adventist Health Central California Network (Bakersfield) Program received 1,462 applications and interviewed about 13% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Adventist Health Central California Network (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 Adventist Health Central California Network (Bakersfield) Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is Adventist Health Central California Network (Bakersfield) Program located?

Adventist Health Central California Network (Bakersfield) Program is located at 2615 Chester Ave Bakersfield, CA 93301. Its sponsoring institution is Adventist Health Central California Network.

Who is the program director of Adventist Health Central California Network (Bakersfield) Program?

The program director is Leila Moosavi. The program coordinator, Shawna Lancaster, is the usual contact for application questions.

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