Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The residency program at Kern Medical, established in 1934, trains over 115 residents annually in various specialties including Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Psychiatry, and General Surgery. As an academic teaching hospital, it provides high-quality training with over 100 full-time faculty physicians involved in graduate and undergraduate education. Kern Medical serves a diverse population, taking care of over 15,500 inpatients and 125,000 outpatients every year, making it a desirable training ground for aspiring medical professionals.
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Program Details
Specialty
Internal Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The residency program is friendly to International Medical Graduates (IMGs), actively accepting IMG applicants and offering visa sponsorship options.
Categorical Positions
Categorical Positions (detail)
Kern Medical trains more than 115 residents per year, including 5 specialties: Clinical Pharmacy, Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Psychiatry; Fellowships in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Addiction Psychiatry, and Infectious Disease.
Program Website
Address
1700 Mount Vernon Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93306
Program Director
Dr. Berjis, Dr. Goldis
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Current Residents
Overview
Kern Medical supports a diverse range of current residents across multiple specialties, contributing to a rich educational experience, with an outstanding faculty support system and comprehensive clinical exposure.
PGY-1 MD
The residency program currently has an estimated number of PGY-1 MD residents, specific data might not be available directly.
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The residency programs include specializations in Clinical Pharmacy, Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Psychiatry, with fellowships in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Addiction Psychiatry, and Infectious Disease.
Application
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# of Locations
Residents will work across several clinic and hospital locations, including the main hospital, specialty services locations, and outpatient clinics.
Fellowship
The program offers various fellowship opportunities including Addiction Medicine, Addiction Psychiatry, Child-Adolescent Psychiatry, and Infectious Disease. These fellowships are associated with the Kern Medical's programs to enhance specialization after residency.
Resident Life
Overview
Kern Medical is a leading Central Valley healthcare organization with a legacy of training healthcare professionals since 1934, serving a community of over 750,000 square miles and committed to academic excellence with 115 residents trained annually.
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# of Years of Program
The residency program typically lasts for 3 to 5 years depending on the specialty chosen.
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