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Kaweah Delta Health Care District (KDHCD) Program

AnesthesiologyCommunity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Visalia, CA(Visalia, CA Metropolitan Area Metro)
22
Positions
#141
Specialty Rank
$68,400
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#141
Anesthesiology Ranking
15th Percentile
Top 85% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
0400500028
NRMP Code:
1572040C0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based
Total Positions:
22
Interviews:
60

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
214
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
2 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
70
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
28
Sick Days:
5
Faculty Ratio:
0.40

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
10
0
Part-Time Physicians:
4
Female Faculty:
16.7%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

We are located in the heart of California! We have great seasons with great weather, excellent restaurants, shopping, movies, schools, parks, sports and gyms. Plus we are centrally located, so a weekend trip to LA, San Francisco, Yosemite, Sequoia National Park is within a reasonable distance. Visalia community is friendly and safe, with reasonable cost of living.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$68,400
PGY-1
$70,720
PGY-2
$72,842
PGY-3
$75,026
PGY-4
0

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Visalia, CA
Metropolitan Area
Visalia, CA Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Pacific
0

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
104(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$845K
Median Monthly Rent
$2.8K/mo
Median Household Income
$64K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
48.8%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Population
403K
Median Age
49 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.44999999999999996
Poverty Rate
14.0%
Unemployment Rate
2.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
69°F
Winter
54°F
Sunny Days
230 days
Precipitation
35"
Humidity
74%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$5.31
Restaurant Meal
21.24
Gas (per gallon)
$5.66
Gym Membership
53

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$68,400
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$65,769
Value Rating
Average
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
0400500028
NRMP Code:
1572040C0YOG
Total Positions:
22
Interviews:
60
Program Type:
Community-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Emily E Smith
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2025 - 11/1/2025
Interview Period:
11/10/2025 - 1/31/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
196
Min Step 2 Score:
214

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June
June Start Date:
June 16

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1572040C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Kaweah Delta Health Care District (KDHCD)
Primary Teaching Site:
Kaweah Delta Health Care District (KDHCD)
Contact Person:
Priscilla Wilson

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
6
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:6
PGY-2:6
PGY-3:6
PGY-4:4

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
214
Years of Graduation Cutoff
2 years
Visa Sponsorship
J1
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
75.0%
DO Classification
HIGH

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