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Kern Medical Center Program

Transitional Year residency program in Bakersfield, California, sponsored by Kern Medical Center.

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About Kern Medical Center Program

ACGME code
9990500012
Program director
Joshua Crosby
Location
Bakersfield, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
530
Latest cycle
Interview rate
16.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Kern Medical Center Program is a not Available Transitional Year residency program in Bakersfield, California, sponsored by Kern Medical Center.

In the latest application cycle the program received 530 applications and invited about 16.6% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Transitional Year interview rate of 17.6%.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Transitional Year program has 0%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

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
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Interview rate
16.6%
Visa sponsorship
None

Contact and location

Program director
Joshua Crosby
Program coordinator
Blanca Maldonado
Coordinator phone
(661) 326-2200
Program phone
(661) 326-2000
Sponsoring institution
Kern Medical Center

1700 Mount Vernon Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93306 Open in Google Maps

Kern Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Kern Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Kern Medical Center 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 Kern Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

Kern Medical Center Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Transitional Year program has 0% IMG residents.

How competitive is Kern Medical Center Program?

Kern Medical Center Program received 530 applications and interviewed about 16.6% of applicants. The typical Transitional Year program interviews about 17.6%.

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 Transitional Year programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.

Where is Kern Medical Center Program located?

Kern Medical Center Program is located at 1700 Mount 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 Joshua Crosby. The program coordinator, Blanca Maldonado, is the usual contact for application questions.