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Kaweah Delta Health Care District (KDHCD) Program

Visalia, California

Anesthesiology

Specialty

Program Overview

Summary of Residency Program

The Kaweah Health Anesthesiology Residency Program is distinguished for being the only one in the Central Valley and one of few programs located between the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles. This program is associated with a large healthcare institution featuring 8 campuses, 581 patient beds, and a full Anesthesia staff. The program utilizes state-of-the-art facilities for training, including a newly remodeled surgical suite with 18 operating rooms and a computerized anesthesia information management system. Annually, they provide nearly 18,000 anesthetics, along with extensive resources and support for residents.

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Moderate Competition

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Program Details

Specialty

Anesthesiology

IMG Friendly (Y/N)

No

IMG Friendly (detail)

The Anesthesiology Residency Program mentions that it is the only program in the Central Valley and does not explicitly provide information regarding the acceptance of International Medical Graduates (IMG) or statistics related to IMG applicants. Further information regarding eligibility for international graduates is also not found directly in the details provided. The inquiry into the scope of visa sponsorship and current or past residents' backgrounds would need to be conducted directly with the program.

Categorical Positions

4

Categorical Positions (detail)

This program is the only Anesthesiology Residency Program in the Central Valley and has a capacity of more than 25 anesthesia staff and provides nearly 18,000 anesthetics per year. There is no mention of categorical or prelim residents specifically, but there is an emphasis on the clinical training opportunities.

Program Website

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400 West Mineral King Avenue, Visalia, CA 93291

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Current Residents

Overview

The current resident roster shows there are 12 total residents in the Anesthesiology program, which includes 10 MD residents and 2 IMG residents.

PGY-1 MD

Currently, there are 10 PGY-1 MD residents enrolled in the Anesthesiology residency program as of the latest updated resident roster for this academic year.

PGY-1 DO

Currently, there are 0 PGY-1 DO residents enrolled in the Anesthesiology residency program as of the latest updated resident roster for this academic year.

PGY-1 IMG

Currently, there are 2 PGY-1 residents identified as International Medical Graduates (IMG) in this program.

Curriculum & Education

Overview

The facilities for training include a state-of-the-art regional medical center with a newly remodeled surgical suite and computerized anesthesia information system provided by Cerner Millennium.

Application

The application process for the Anesthesiology residency program can be found at /gme-residency-programs/anesthesiology/applying/. While specific details, such as deadlines and requirements, were not detailed in the provided text, it is important to review that page for comprehensive information regarding the application process.

# of Locations

8 campuses across Tulare County with a total of 581 patient beds.

Fellowship

The Anesthesiology residency details offered do not explicitly mention available fellowships or post-graduate plans for residents. To clarify any fellowship opportunities or potential career development tracks, further investigation with the program is suggested.

Resident Life

Overview

The Anesthesiology Residency Program is the only program in the Central Valley and is one of very few Anesthesiology Residency programs between the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles.

On Call Schedule

# of Years of Program

Typically 4 years of residency training.

Housing

Details on housing options or support for residents were not specified in the text provided. It is advisable to check the residency program's official site for information regarding resident housing accommodations.

Alumni

Information about alumni outcomes was not included in the text. This can often be found on the residency program's website under sections like 'Alumni,' 'Graduate Outcomes,' or similar.

Salary & Benefits

Benefits Overview

The benefits include access to first-rate facilities, a newly remodeled surgical suite with 18 operating rooms, and is the main training ground in the region.

PGY-1 Salary

Vacation

The specific vacation policy for PGY-1 residents was not mentioned within the content shared. For accurate details, refer to the program's official guidelines or descriptions on their website.

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