Kern Medical Center Program Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency
Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program in Bakersfield, California, sponsored by Kern Medical Center.
See how you matchAbout Kern Medical Center Program
- ACGME code
- 2200531027
- Program director
- Amin Ramzan
- Location
- Bakersfield, California
- Data updated
- October 11, 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
- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- 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.
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.