Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliated

Morehouse School of Medicine/Bakersfield Memorial Hospital Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Bakersfield, California, sponsored by Morehouse School of Medicine.

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About Morehouse School of Medicine/Bakersfield Memorial Hospital Program

ACGME code
1400500013
Program director
Arash Heidari
Location
Bakersfield, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
10
First-year spots
Applicants
1,521
Latest cycle
Interview rate
21.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
90%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Morehouse School of Medicine/Bakersfield Memorial Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Bakersfield, California, sponsored by Morehouse School of Medicine. It offers 10 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,521 applications and invited about 21.8% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 90% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year.

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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
10
Interview rate
21.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates10%
  • US IMGs10%
  • Non-US IMGs80%

Demographics

  • Women30%
  • Men70%
  • Asian60%
  • Black or African American20%

Contact and location

Program director
Arash Heidari
Program coordinator
Angelica Ocampo
Coordinator phone
(661) 541-0017
Sponsoring institution
Morehouse School of Medicine

420 34th St. Bakersfield, CA 93301 Open in Google Maps

Morehouse School of Medicine/Bakersfield Memorial Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Morehouse School of Medicine/Bakersfield Memorial Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Morehouse School of Medicine/Bakersfield Memorial Hospital 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 Morehouse School of Medicine/Bakersfield Memorial Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 90% of residents at Morehouse School of Medicine/Bakersfield Memorial Hospital Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Morehouse School of Medicine/Bakersfield Memorial Hospital Program offer?

Morehouse School of Medicine/Bakersfield Memorial Hospital Program offers 10 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 10 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Morehouse School of Medicine/Bakersfield Memorial Hospital Program?

Morehouse School of Medicine/Bakersfield Memorial Hospital Program received 1,521 applications and interviewed about 21.8% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Morehouse School of Medicine/Bakersfield Memorial Hospital Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Morehouse School of Medicine/Bakersfield Memorial Hospital 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 Morehouse School of Medicine/Bakersfield Memorial Hospital Program located?

Morehouse School of Medicine/Bakersfield Memorial Hospital Program is located at 420 34th St. Bakersfield, CA 93301. Its sponsoring institution is Morehouse School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of Morehouse School of Medicine/Bakersfield Memorial Hospital Program?

The program director is Arash Heidari. The program coordinator, Angelica Ocampo, is the usual contact for application questions.

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