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Kaweah Delta Health Care District (KDHCD) Program

Transitional YearCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Visalia, CA(Visalia, CA Metropolitan Area Metro)
12
Positions
$68,640
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
9990500244
NRMP Code:
1572999P0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
12
Interviews:
160

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
3 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
12
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
28
Sick Days:
5
Faculty Ratio:
0.30

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
6
0
Part-Time Physicians:
4
Female Faculty:
50%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
8%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
25%

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$68,640
PGY-1
$70,350
PGY-2
$72,450
PGY-3
00

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Visalia, CA
Metropolitan Area
Visalia, CA Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Pacific
Metropolitan Population
39,356,104

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
104(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$845K
Median Monthly Rent
$2.8K/mo
Median Household Income
$64K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
48.7%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
39,356,104
Median Age
49 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.44999999999999996
Poverty Rate
14.0%
Unemployment Rate
2.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
69°F
Winter
54°F
Sunny Days
230 days
Precipitation
35"
Humidity
74%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$5.31
Restaurant Meal
21.24
Gas (per gallon)
$5.66
Gym Membership
53

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$68,640
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$66,000
Value Rating
Average
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
9990500244
NRMP Code:
1572999P0YOG
Total Positions:
12
Interviews:
160
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Michael Stanley
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2026 - 2/1/2027
Interview Period:
11/9/2026 - 2/5/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
230

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June, July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1572999P0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Kaweah Delta Health Care District (KDHCD)
Primary Teaching Site:
Kaweah Delta Health Care District (KDHCD)
Contact Person:
Krystal Guzman
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
12
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:12

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
3 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
36.4%
DO Classification
HIGH

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