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Kaweah Delta Health Care District (KDHCD) Program

Emergency Medicine residency program in Visalia, California, sponsored by Kaweah Delta Health Care District (KDHCD).

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About Kaweah Delta Health Care District (KDHCD) Program

ACGME code
1100500213
Program director
Sean Oldroyd
Location
Visalia, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
13
First-year spots
IMG residents
8%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Kaweah Delta Health Care District (KDHCD) Program is a community-based Emergency Medicine residency program in Visalia, California, sponsored by Kaweah Delta Health Care District (KDHCD). It offers 13 first-year positions, higher than the typical Emergency Medicine program (11).

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 8% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Emergency Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 70 hours a week in their first year.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
13
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates30%
  • US DO graduates62%
  • US IMGs8%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women65%
  • Men35%
  • White41%
  • Asian19%
  • Black or African American19%
  • Hispanic or Latino27%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native3%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Sean Oldroyd
Program coordinator
Jeanette Bishop
Coordinator phone
(559) 624-2796
Program phone
(559) 624-5279
Sponsoring institution
Kaweah Delta Health Care District (KDHCD)

400 West Mineral King Avenue Visalia, CA 93291-6263 Open in Google Maps

Kaweah Delta Health Care District (KDHCD) Program: frequently asked questions

Does Kaweah Delta Health Care District (KDHCD) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Kaweah Delta Health Care District (KDHCD) Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Kaweah Delta Health Care District (KDHCD) Program IMG-friendly?

About 8% of residents at Kaweah Delta Health Care District (KDHCD) Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Emergency Medicine program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Kaweah Delta Health Care District (KDHCD) Program offer?

Kaweah Delta Health Care District (KDHCD) Program offers 13 first-year Emergency Medicine positions, and 13 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Kaweah Delta Health Care District (KDHCD) Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Kaweah Delta Health Care District (KDHCD) Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it.

Where is Kaweah Delta Health Care District (KDHCD) Program located?

Kaweah Delta Health Care District (KDHCD) Program is located at 400 West Mineral King Avenue Visalia, CA 93291-6263. Its sponsoring institution is Kaweah Delta Health Care District (KDHCD).

Who is the program director of Kaweah Delta Health Care District (KDHCD) Program?

The program director is Sean Oldroyd. The program coordinator, Jeanette Bishop, is the usual contact for application questions.