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, DO
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
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- 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
PGY-1 Position Type(s) Offered:
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Specialty Universal Dates
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
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
Year 1 through Year 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.