Clinica Sierra Vista-Bakersfield Program
Family MedicineCommunity-basedIMG: HIGH
Bakersfield, CA(Bakersfield, California Metropolitan Area Metro)
29
Positions
$74,000
PGY1 Salary
96.2%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1200500738
- NRMP Code:
- 1708120C0
- Program Type:
- Community-based
- Total Positions:
- 29
- Interviews:
- 100
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 210
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 70
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.4
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.30
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 10
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 75%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 40%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The Rio Bravo Family Medicine Residency Program (RBFMRP) is a three-year postgraduate training program consisting of eight residency positions per year (PGY-1, PGY-2, & PGY-3). We are sponsored and housed within Clinica Sierra Vista (CSV) and are academically affiliated with the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine. Our program home is located at East Niles Community Health Center, a Federally Qualified Health Center in Kern County, California.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
8 weeks
Salary Progression
$74,000
PGY-1
$76,000
PGY-2
$77,500
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 106(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $768K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $2.5K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $40K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 41.0%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 139K
- Median Age
- 31 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.47
- Poverty Rate
- 11.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 2.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
71°F
Winter
56°F
Sunny Days
230 days
Precipitation
37"
Humidity
56%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$3.82
Restaurant Meal
15.3
Gas (per gallon)
$4.08
Gym Membership
38
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1200500738
- NRMP Code:
- 1708120C0
- Total Positions:
- 29
- Interviews:
- 100
- Program Type:
- Community-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Carol A Stewart
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 1/8/2027
- Interview Period:
- 11/2/2026 - 1/8/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 210
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 210
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1708120C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Clinica Sierra Vista-East Niles Community Health Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Clinica Sierra Vista-East Niles Community Health Center
- Contact Person:
- Arianna Herrera
- Contact Email:
- arianna.herrera@clinicasierravista.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 10
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:10PGY-2:11PGY-3:8
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 20
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 210
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 96.2%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 97th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 3.8%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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