Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
We provide robotics training and a robust minimally invasive surgery program.
Total Program Size
4
4
4
4
Program best described as
Community-based
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
1921220C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
84
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
200
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
200
Level 1 required
Yes
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
60
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
24
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
7
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
22
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
8
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Debt management/financial counseling
Resident/fellow retreats
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Resident Shares Cost
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Medical insurance coverage begins
Within 30 days of starting program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
999
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
2200531027
Beeper or Home Call
0
0
0
Program Director
First Name
Rebecca
Last Name
Rivera
Degrees
MD
Address
Kern Med
Ob/Gyn Pgm
1700 Mount Vernon Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93306
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-118.970257 35.38287)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Carol Sue
Last Name
Perez
Degrees
BS
Address
Kern Med
Ob/Gyn Pgm
1700 Mount Vernon Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93306
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-118.970257 35.38287)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
50.50
% IMG
20.80
% DO
28.60
% Female
85.80
% Male
14.10
Total Physician
15
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
33.30
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
0.90
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 12 | 1 | |
| Year | 12 | 1 | |
| Year | 12 | 1 | |
| Year | 12 | 1 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $57,114 | 20 | 8 |
| Year 2 | $61,111 | 20 | 8 |
| Year 3 | $65,390 | 20 | 8 |
| Year 4 | $69,967 | 20 | 8 |
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| Year 10 |
Total Positions
16
Level 2 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Medical education gap
Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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