Transitional YearCommunity-based university affiliated

Morehouse School of Medicine/Bakersfield Memorial Hospital Program

Transitional Year 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
9990500006
Program director
Greti Petersen
Location
Bakersfield, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
469
Latest cycle
Interview rate
56.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
10%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Morehouse School of Medicine/Bakersfield Memorial Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Transitional Year residency program in Bakersfield, California, sponsored by Morehouse School of Medicine.

In the latest application cycle the program received 469 applications and invited about 56.1% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Transitional Year programs, which interview about 17.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 10% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Transitional Year 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
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Interview rate
56.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates50%
  • US DO graduates40%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs10%

Contact and location

Program director
Greti Petersen
Program coordinator
Angelica Ocampo
Coordinator phone
(661) 541-0017
Program phone
(661) 541-0394
Sponsoring institution
Morehouse School of Medicine

420 34th Street 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 10% of residents at Morehouse School of Medicine/Bakersfield Memorial Hospital Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Transitional Year program has 0% IMG residents.

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

Morehouse School of Medicine/Bakersfield Memorial Hospital Program received 469 applications and interviewed about 56.1% of applicants. The typical Transitional Year program interviews about 17.6%.

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

Where is Morehouse School of Medicine/Bakersfield Memorial Hospital Program located?

Morehouse School of Medicine/Bakersfield Memorial Hospital Program is located at 420 34th Street 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 Greti Petersen. The program coordinator, Angelica Ocampo, is the usual contact for application questions.