Since 1934, Kern Medical has been training residents and
health care professionals in our community.
Academics
Emergency Medicine Requirements
Qualified applicants are invited for interviews from October through January. Applicants are accepted only through ResidencyCAS. The program does not offer PGY-1 positions outside of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). Applications are accepted only through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). The program does not offer PGY-1 positions outside of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).
Criteria for Granting Interviews to Applicants
- Graduated from a US or International medical school in the allotted curriculum time.
- Graduated from medical school a maximum of 2 years before anticipated start date
- Completed US Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE/COMLEX) Step 1. Applicants must also have passed USMLE/COMLEX II (CS and CK) before starting residency.
- Presentation of at least three letters of recommendation.
- For International Medical Graduates, a valid Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certificate.