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Kaweah Delta Health Care District (KDHCD) Program

Transitional Year 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
9990500244
Program director
Michael Stanley
Location
Visalia, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
553
Latest cycle
Interview rate
30.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Kaweah Delta Health Care District (KDHCD) Program is a community-based university affiliated Transitional Year residency program in Visalia, California, sponsored by Kaweah Delta Health Care District (KDHCD).

In the latest application cycle the program received 553 applications and invited about 30.7% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Transitional Year programs, which interview about 17.6% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Transitional Year program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care track.

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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Interview rate
30.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates42%
  • US DO graduates58%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women42%
  • Men58%
  • White25%
  • Asian75%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native8%

Contact and location

Program director
Michael Stanley
Program coordinator
Maria Villicana
Coordinator phone
(559) 624-6999
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?

Kaweah Delta Health Care District (KDHCD) Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Transitional Year program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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

Kaweah Delta Health Care District (KDHCD) Program received 553 applications and interviewed about 30.7% of applicants. The typical Transitional Year program interviews about 17.6%.

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 Transitional Year programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.

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 Michael Stanley. The program coordinator, Maria Villicana, is the usual contact for application questions.