Kaweah Delta Health Care District (KDHCD) Program Psychiatry Residency
Psychiatry residency program in Visalia, California, sponsored by Kaweah Delta Health Care District (KDHCD).
See how you matchAbout Kaweah Delta Health Care District (KDHCD) Program
- ACGME code
- 4000500313
- Program director
- Mandeep Bagga
- Location
- Visalia, California
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 7
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 658
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 11.2%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 40%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Kaweah Delta Health Care District (KDHCD) Program is a community-based university affiliated Psychiatry 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 Psychiatry program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 658 applications and invited about 11.2% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Psychiatry interview rate of 11.4%.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 40% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 60 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
- 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
- 11.2%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates16%
- US DO graduates44%
- US IMGs8%
- Non-US IMGs32%
Demographics
- Women68%
- Men32%
- White20%
- Asian64%
- Black or African American4%
- Hispanic or Latino8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native4%
- Other4%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Mandeep Bagga
- Program coordinator
- Michelle Phillips
- Coordinator phone
- (559) 624-5535
- Program phone
- (559) 624-5221
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Kaweah Delta Health Care District (KDHCD)
Kaweah Health 400 West Mineral King Avenue GME Office 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 40% 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 Psychiatry 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 7 first-year Psychiatry 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 658 applications and interviewed about 11.2% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.
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 Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.
Where is Kaweah Delta Health Care District (KDHCD) Program located?
Kaweah Delta Health Care District (KDHCD) Program is located at Kaweah Health 400 West Mineral King Avenue GME Office 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 Mandeep Bagga. The program coordinator, Michelle Phillips, is the usual contact for application questions.