Since 1934, Kern Medical has been training residents and
health care professionals in our community.
Academics
Fellows
Carlos D’Assumpcao MD
Undergraduate: University of Toronto, Canada
Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine
Residency: Kern Medical – UCLA
Hometown: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and more recently, Bakersfield, CA
Academic/Clinical Interests:
Endemic fungal infections, sexually transmitted infections, public health, antibiotic stewardship, ID in underserved populations, medical education
General Interests:
Animal rescue, skiing, mountain biking, road trips, rock climbing, basketball, soccer, sailing, baseball
Why Kern Medical ID?
Kern Medical offers a unique ID experience as a safety net hospital caring for an underserved population who present with a wide array of infectious diseases. Providing state of the art services via our UCLA appointed ID Faculty; having strong graduate medical education and alumni programs and located in California’s epidemiological epicenter of coccidioidomycosis (Valley Fever) - it is unlike anywhere else. It is an honor to be the inaugural fellow in the Division of Infectious Diseases within Kern Medical’s Department of Medicine. To my mentors, I hope to make you proud.
Dr. D'Assumpcao's Publications
Michael Valdez MD
Undergraduate: University of California, Irvine
Residency: Kern Medical – UCLA
Hometown: Orange, California
Academic/Clinical Interests:
Public health, HIV, fungal infections (Coccidioidomycosis)
General Interests:
Cycling, golf, ice hockey, spending time with my wife and two dogs
Why Kern Medical ID?
The Infectious Disease Fellowship Program at Kern Medical provides an opportunity to gain experience in diagnosing and managing a wide variety of diseases. More specifically, given that Kern Medical is located in an endemic region for coccidioidomycosis, the Valley Fever Institute is at the forefront of valley fever research. I have been fortunate to train at Kern Medical, both as a student and as a resident, during which time I already received great mentorship from the UCLA appointed ID faculty. I look forward to continuing my medical education as an Infectious Disease Fellow at Kern Medical.
Shikha Mishra MD
Medical School: Assam Medical College, India
Residency: McLaren Flint/Michigan State University
Hometown: New Delhi, India
Academic/Clinical Interests: Tropical infectious diseases, HIV/AIDS, coccidioidomycosis, medical education, and serving the underserved.
General Interests: Spending time with my newborn, Traveling the world, Exploring different cuisines, Hiking, swimming
Why Kern Medical ID?
I am particularly interested in studying the impact of infectious diseases on underserved populations and finding ways to improve access to care. Kern Medical's focus on providing comprehensive infectious disease care, including the treatment and prevention of conditions such as HIV/AIDS and coccidioidomycosis, is especially appealing to me. The hospital's dedication to serving the needs of the community aligns with my own values, and I am excited at the prospect of working with experts in the field to help improve health outcomes for patients.