Morehouse School of Medicine/Bakersfield Memorial Hospital Program
About This Program
The mission of the program is aligned with the Morehouse School of Medicine through its focus on health promotion and healthcare delivery in underserved communities, with Kern County and Southern California being one of the most diverse communities in the nation with vulnerable populations.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Arash Heidari, MD
420 34th St
Primary Program Contact
Serena Sepulveda
420 34th St
Locations
420 34th St
Bakersfield, CA 93301
2531 Chester Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93301
815 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Bakersfield, CA 93307
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
Data not provided by program
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 5 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Jan 16, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 23, 2025 - Jan 30, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Jan 15, 2027
Interview Period Starts
Oct 1, 2026 - Jan 29, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
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Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 9 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.