Making The Rounds 2025

A Closer Look Inside Kern Medical

Doc for a Day is a unique program hosted by the Kern Medical Foundation that invites community leaders to step into the world of healthcare on the Kern Medical campus. Through this immersive experience participants gain firsthand insight into the hospital’s many programs, services, and specialties —highlighting the skill, compassion, and dedication behind every patient interaction.

Activities may include shadowing physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals; observing patient care; and touring hospital departments. Whether it’s witnessing life-saving procedures or exploring the inner workings of hospital operations, Doc for a Day offers an unforgettable look at what it truly means to serve on the front lines of medicine.