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Kaweah Delta Health Care District (KDHCD) Program

Family 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
1200500714
Program director
Mario Martinez
Location
Visalia, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
7
First-year spots
Applicants
653
Latest cycle
Interview rate
28.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
48%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Kaweah Delta Health Care District (KDHCD) Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in Visalia, California, sponsored by Kaweah Delta Health Care District (KDHCD). It offers 7 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 653 applications and invited about 28.3% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 48% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 70 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care and rural tracks.

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
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
7
Interview rate
28.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates19%
  • US DO graduates33%
  • US IMGs38%
  • Non-US IMGs10%

Demographics

  • Women76%
  • Men24%
  • White19%
  • Asian62%
  • Black or African American5%
  • Hispanic or Latino24%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Mario Martinez
Program coordinator
Eva Domingues
Coordinator phone
(559) 624-6999
Program phone
(559) 624-5234
Sponsoring institution
Kaweah Delta Health Care District (KDHCD)

400 West Mineral King Avenue Visalia, CA 93291 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 48% of residents at Kaweah Delta Health Care District (KDHCD) Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% 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 7 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 7 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Kaweah Delta Health Care District (KDHCD) Program?

Kaweah Delta Health Care District (KDHCD) Program received 653 applications and interviewed about 28.3% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

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 and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.

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. 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 Mario Martinez. The program coordinator, Eva Domingues, is the usual contact for application questions.