PediatricsCommunity-based university affiliated

Valley Children's Healthcare Program

Pediatrics residency program in Madera, California, sponsored by Valley Children's Healthcare.

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About Valley Children's Healthcare Program

ACGME code
3200500426
Program director
Vini Vijayan
Location
Madera, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
14
First-year spots
Applicants
580
Latest cycle
Interview rate
41.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
31%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Valley Children's Healthcare Program is a community-based university affiliated Pediatrics residency program in Madera, California, sponsored by Valley Children's Healthcare. It offers 14 first-year positions, higher than the typical Pediatrics program (12).

In the latest application cycle the program received 580 applications and invited about 41.9% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Pediatrics programs, which interview about 27.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 31% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Pediatrics programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 70 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care, research 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
14
Interview rate
41.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates17%
  • US DO graduates51%
  • US IMGs24%
  • Non-US IMGs7%

Demographics

  • Women78%
  • Men22%
  • White22%
  • Asian71%
  • Black or African American7%
  • Hispanic or Latino12%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native2%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Vini Vijayan
Program coordinator
Jackie Greene
Coordinator phone
(559) 353-5141
Sponsoring institution
Valley Children's Healthcare

Madera, CA 93636 Open in Google Maps

Valley Children's Healthcare Program: frequently asked questions

Does Valley Children's Healthcare Program sponsor visas?

Valley Children's Healthcare Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is Valley Children's Healthcare Program IMG-friendly?

About 31% of residents at Valley Children's Healthcare Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Pediatrics program has 20% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Valley Children's Healthcare Program offer?

Valley Children's Healthcare Program offers 14 first-year Pediatrics positions, and 14 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Valley Children's Healthcare Program?

Valley Children's Healthcare Program received 580 applications and interviewed about 41.9% of applicants. The typical Pediatrics program interviews about 27.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Valley Children's Healthcare Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Valley Children's Healthcare Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Pediatrics programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 244.

Where is Valley Children's Healthcare Program located?

Valley Children's Healthcare Program is located at Madera, CA 93636. Its sponsoring institution is Valley Children's Healthcare.

Who is the program director of Valley Children's Healthcare Program?

The program director is Vini Vijayan. The program coordinator, Jackie Greene, is the usual contact for application questions.

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