UCLA-Kern Medical Center Program
Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Bakersfield, CA(Bakersfield, California Metropolitan Area Metro)
28
Positions
$72,760
PGY1 Salary
31.8%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4000522298
- NRMP Code:
- 1921400C0; 1921400C1
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 28
- Interviews:
- 72
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 58
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 8
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.60
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 18
- Female Faculty:
- 27.8%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 15%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
UCLA-Kern Psychiatry training program is community care and clinical research focused academic program dedicated to train psychiatry residents, fellows and medical students with diversity to provide compassionate high quality mental health care to the community and the central valley.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$72,760
PGY-1
$75,138
PGY-2
$78,486
PGY-3
$81,576
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
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:
- 4000522298
- NRMP Code:
- 1921400C0; 1921400C1
- Total Positions:
- 28
- Interviews:
- 72
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Sara Abdijadid
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/2/2026 - 5/30/2027
- Interview Period:
- 11/5/2026 - 2/4/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
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:
- 1921400C0, 1921400C1
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Kern Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Kern Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Jennifer Magno
- Contact Email:
- jennifer.magno@kernmedical.com
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 7
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:7PGY-2:7PGY-3:7PGY-4:7
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 28
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 31.8%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 62nd percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 40.9%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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