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Kaweah Delta Health Care District (KDHCD) Program

Surgery 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
4400500428
Program director
John Hong
Location
Visalia, California
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
421
Latest cycle
Interview rate
21.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
6%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Kaweah Delta Health Care District (KDHCD) Program is a community-based Surgery residency program in Visalia, California, sponsored by Kaweah Delta Health Care District (KDHCD). It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 421 applications and invited about 21.4% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 6% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
3
Interview rate
21.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates89%
  • US DO graduates6%
  • US IMGs6%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women67%
  • Men33%
  • White50%
  • Asian50%
  • Hispanic or Latino6%

Contact and location

Program director
John Hong
Program coordinator
Karen Montufar
Coordinator phone
(559) 624-7352
Program phone
(559) 624-5225
Sponsoring institution
Kaweah Delta Health Care District (KDHCD)

400 West Mineral King Avenue GME Office, SSB Building, Fifth Floor 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 6% of residents at Kaweah Delta Health Care District (KDHCD) Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% 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 3 first-year Surgery positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

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

Kaweah Delta Health Care District (KDHCD) Program received 421 applications and interviewed about 21.4% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

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 Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

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 GME Office, SSB Building, Fifth Floor 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 John Hong. The program coordinator, Karen Montufar, is the usual contact for application questions.

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