UCLA-Kern Medical Center Program Psychiatry Residency
Psychiatry residency program in Bakersfield, California, sponsored by Kern Medical Center.
See how you matchAbout UCLA-Kern Medical Center Program
- ACGME code
- 4000522298
- Program director
- Sara Abdijadid
- Location
- Bakersfield, California
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 7
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 828
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 9.1%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 21%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
UCLA-Kern Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Psychiatry residency program in Bakersfield, California, sponsored by Kern Medical Center. It offers 7 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Psychiatry program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 828 applications and invited about 9.1% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Psychiatry programs, which interview about 11.4% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 21% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 58 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
- Year of graduation limit
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 7
- Interview rate
- 9.1%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates26%
- US DO graduates52%
- US IMGs17%
- Non-US IMGs4%
Demographics
- Women48%
- Men52%
- White22%
- Asian57%
- Black or African American4%
- Hispanic or Latino9%
- Other9%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Sara Abdijadid
- Program coordinator
- Jennifer Magno
- Coordinator phone
- (661) 326-2234
- Program phone
- (661) 326-2249
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Kern Medical Center
1700 Mt Vernon Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93306 Open in Google Maps
UCLA-Kern Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions
Does UCLA-Kern Medical Center Program sponsor visas?
Yes. UCLA-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 UCLA-Kern Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?
About 21% of residents at UCLA-Kern Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.
How many residency positions does UCLA-Kern Medical Center Program offer?
UCLA-Kern Medical Center Program offers 7 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 7 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is UCLA-Kern Medical Center Program?
UCLA-Kern Medical Center Program received 828 applications and interviewed about 9.1% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for UCLA-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 UCLA-Kern Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.
Where is UCLA-Kern Medical Center Program located?
UCLA-Kern Medical Center Program is located at 1700 Mt Vernon Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93306. Its sponsoring institution is Kern Medical Center.
Who is the program director of UCLA-Kern Medical Center Program?
The program director is Sara Abdijadid. The program coordinator, Jennifer Magno, is the usual contact for application questions.