Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Emergency Medicine residency at Kaweah Health is a three-year ACGME-accredited training program established in 2013. It currently accepts 13 residents annually and is designed for high-volume, high-acuity patient care. The program emphasizes community service, leadership, and care for underserved populations, benefiting from a supportive faculty and collaborative learning environment.
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Program Details
Specialty
Emergency Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program is IMG-friendly as it is open to International Medical Graduates (IMGs) and includes acceptance of ECFMG certification and possible visa sponsorship.
Categorical Positions
13
Categorical Positions (detail)
13 residents per class
Program Website
Address
400 West Mineral King Avenue, Visalia, CA 93291
Program Director
Sean Oldroyd, DO
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Current Residents
Overview
The program currently has a total of 39 residents across all years, with 13 being PGY-1 residents. Among these, 3 are identified as International Medical Graduates (IMGs).
PGY-1 MD
6
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
3
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The curriculum includes a comprehensive three-year training in emergency medicine, rotating through various high-volume clinical settings, with a dedicated faculty and core training in emergency medicine principles.
Application
The application process details can be found in the good structure provided under the 'Applying' section. Key information includes applying through the ERAS system, interview dates which typically occur in January, and additional application materials that may be required. Specific deadlines are not articulated in the provided text, but it indicates the residency is accepting applications.
# of Locations
Residents work at the main hospital, which is the only trauma center in the county, as well as affiliated clinics and rotation sites.
Fellowship
The residency program offers several fellowships, including Emergency Ultrasound, Medical Education & Simulation, and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, which are pursued by recent graduates.
Resident Life
Overview
The Kaweah Health Emergency Medicine Residency Program stands out due to its focus on community service, leadership, and care for the underserved, and offers a supportive environment with a faculty involved at multiple levels of leadership.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
The residency program lasts for three years, and it is ACGME-accredited.
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Alumni
The alumni of the Emergency Medicine program include residents who enter into a variety of fellowships and positions immediately following graduation. While specifics are not detailed in this text, it can be presumed that graduates pursue paths in emergency medicine specialties across various institutions.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation
Vacation policy details are not provided in the current text. Usually, programs offer a specific amount of paid time off which can vary by program.