Kern Medical Center Program
About This Program
Our safety-net hospital serves an underserved population, emphasizing culturally competent care. Through our close affiliation with UCLA, trainees benefit from diverse rotations across multiple specialties. We foster robust scholarly activity, with opportunities for impactful research in community health, disparities, in a setting that combines hands-on clinical training with academic growth and personal well-being. -
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Kasey Fox, MD
Kern Medical
Primary Program Contact
Elvia Cardoza
Kern Med
Locations
Kern Medical
Internal Medicine
1700 Mt Vernon Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93306-4018
14445 Olive View Dr
Sylmar, CA 91342-1495
11301 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90073-2128
3008 Sillect Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93308
5945 Truxtun Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93309
6501 Truxtun Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93309
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
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 3 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
Sep 24, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 27, 2025 - Jan 9, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Sep 28, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 26, 2026 - Jan 8, 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
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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 8 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.