Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Psychiatry residency program at Kaweah Health is designed to cultivate competent, skilled psychiatrists who will become leaders in the field of mental health. The program emphasizes evidence-based practices and provides residents with immersive clinical experiences through its inpatient Mental Health Hospital and various other training sites such as rural clinics and mental health service organizations. Residents benefit from dedicated faculty and a comprehensive, supportive training environment with a focus on high professional and personal growth standards. The program encourages diverse applicants and emphasizes care for underserved communities, including immigrants and the chronically mentally ill.
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Program Details
Specialty
Psychiatry
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
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Categorical Positions
Categorical Positions (detail)
Approximately 10 Categorical residents per year.
Program Website
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400 West Mineral King Avenue, Visalia, CA 93291
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Current Residents
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PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Psychiatry residents at Kaweah Health undergo training that includes hands-on experience in a busy, acute 48-bed inpatient Mental Health Hospital, crisis intervention, risk assessment, and consultation, with additional training at rural clinics and mental health organizations.
Application
Application through ERAS; interviews conducted in Fall; ranking in Spring via NRMP.
# of Locations
Residents work at Kaweah Health Rural Clinics, Tulare County Mental Health, and Tulare Youth Service Bureau in addition to the main hospital.
Fellowship
Resident Life
Overview
Kaweah Health provides significant resources for a successful educational experience. Our residents work with skilled Faculty Psychiatrists in a stimulating and supportive environment. We recognize the impact that teachers have on the careers of their trainees. Both clinical and didactic components of the programs stimulate professional and personal growth. Our expectations are high, and we know that yours are as well. We want all of our residents to achieve their maximum potential.
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# of Years of Program
The duration of the Psychiatry residency program is typically four years.
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Benefits Overview
The program offers competitive benefits, including educational resources, faculty support, and training at various sites.
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