Kern Medical Center Program
About This Program
The UCLA-Kern ID Fellowship program offers robust research engagement opportunities, bolstered by its association with the Valley Fever Institute and Affiliation with UCLA DGSM. The VFI provides exposure to community leadership and engagement through its commitment to educating physicians, patients, and the public. Fellows have access to electives at UCLA DGDSM and enjoy access to the rich UCLA Libraries system.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Rasha Kuran, MD
Kern Med
Primary Program Contact
Jose Caballero
Kern Med
Locations
Kern Med
Department of Medicine
1700 Mount Vernon Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93306
14445 Olive View Dr
Sylmar, CA 91342-1495
1800 Mt Vernon Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93306
8700 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90048-1869
757 Westwood Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90095
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (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
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
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 30, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Aug 1, 2025 - Oct 30, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Sep 30, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Aug 3, 2026 - Oct 30, 2026
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
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
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Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-5
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.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.