Kern Medical Center Program Internal Medicine Residency
Internal Medicine residency program in Bakersfield, California, sponsored by Kern Medical Center.
See how you matchAbout Kern Medical Center Program
- ACGME code
- 1400531031
- Program director
- Kasey Fox
- Location
- Bakersfield, California
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 12
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 3,198
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 7.2%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 67%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Kern Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Bakersfield, California, sponsored by Kern Medical Center. It offers 12 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).
In the latest application cycle the program received 3,198 applications and invited about 7.2% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 67% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 58 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist and primary care 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
- Year of graduation limit
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 12
- Interview rate
- 7.2%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates0%
- US DO graduates33%
- US IMGs36%
- Non-US IMGs31%
Demographics
- Women53%
- Men47%
- White11%
- Asian31%
- Hispanic or Latino8%
- Other8%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Kasey Fox
- Program coordinator
- Elvia Cardoza
- Coordinator phone
- (661) 326-2201
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Kern Medical Center
Department of 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?
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.
Is Kern Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?
About 67% of residents at Kern Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.
How many residency positions does Kern Medical Center Program offer?
Kern Medical Center Program offers 12 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 12 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Kern Medical Center Program?
Kern Medical Center Program received 3,198 applications and interviewed about 7.2% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.
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 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 Kern Medical Center Program located?
Kern Medical Center Program is located at Department of 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 Kasey Fox. The program coordinator, Elvia Cardoza, is the usual contact for application questions.