Kern Medical Center Program
Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Bakersfield, CA(Bakersfield, California Metropolitan Area Metro)
36
Positions
#322
Specialty Rank
$72,760
PGY1 Salary
88.9%
IMG %
#322
Internal Medicine Ranking
45th Percentile
Top 55% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1400531031
- NRMP Code:
- 1921140C0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 36
- Interviews:
- 200
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 58
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 28
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.7
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 8/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 8
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.10
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 38
- Female Faculty:
- 39.5%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 31%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
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 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
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$72,760
PGY-1
$75,138
PGY-2
$78,486
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
- 41.7%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 5,028,092
- 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:
- 1400531031
- NRMP Code:
- 1921140C0
- Total Positions:
- 36
- Interviews:
- 200
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Kasey Fox
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/25/2026 - 9/28/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/26/2026 - 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:
- 198
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
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:
- 1921140C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Kern Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Kern Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Elvia Cardoza
- Contact Email:
- Elvia.Cardoza@kernmedical.com
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 12
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:12PGY-2:12PGY-3:12
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
- Paid Leave Days:
- 25
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 90
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 220
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 88.9%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 92nd percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 11.1%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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