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UCLA-Kern Medical Center Program
Bakersfield, California · Psychiatry
Eligibility
Screening Criteria
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Verified Sep 15, 2026.
Program Profile
Resident Composition
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F-IMG
C-IMG
US MD
DO
IMG share of current residents
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Current Residents
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Medical SchoolCountry
Match Record
IMG share, 2026 Match
This program
California5.8%
United States16.3%
IMGs filled 16 of 275 filled Psychiatry positions in California, 37th of 50 for IMG share. Source: NRMP 2026 Main Residency Match.
Categorical seats
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62023
62024
52025
52026
Filled every seat in the Match, all 5 years.
NRMP code 1921400C0. Source: NRMP Program Results.
How to Apply
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Program Contacts
Program Director
Sara Abdijadid, DO, MS
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