Obstetrics and GynecologyCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Kern Medical Center Program

Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program in Bakersfield, California, sponsored by Kern Medical Center.

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About Kern Medical Center Program

ACGME code
2200531027
Program director
Amin Ramzan
Location
Bakersfield, California
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
IMG residents
44%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Kern Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program in Bakersfield, California, sponsored by Kern Medical Center. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Obstetrics and Gynecology program (5).

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 44% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Obstetrics and Gynecology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers women's health 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
4
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates19%
  • US DO graduates38%
  • US IMGs38%
  • Non-US IMGs6%

Demographics

  • Women88%
  • Men13%
  • White38%
  • Asian31%
  • Black or African American13%
  • Hispanic or Latino19%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander6%

Contact and location

Program director
Amin Ramzan
Program coordinator
Lola Loeb
Coordinator phone
–
Program phone
(661) 326-2237
Sponsoring institution
Kern Medical Center

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology 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 44% of residents at Kern Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Obstetrics and Gynecology program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Kern Medical Center Program offer?

Kern Medical Center Program offers 4 first-year Obstetrics and Gynecology positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

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.

Do program signals help at Kern Medical Center Program?

Applicants who sent Kern Medical Center Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

Where is Kern Medical Center Program located?

Kern Medical Center Program is located at Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology 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 Amin Ramzan. The program coordinator, Lola Loeb, is the usual contact for application questions.

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