Program Highlights and/or Unique Curriculum Components
We are a 7-7-7 diverse program who focuses on providing a nurturing and fun learningenvironment, where our goal is to build a love for practicing medicine, and foster passion forserving the underserved community in Visalia, CA.
We take ownership of our urban community hospital in a rural-type setting which gives you aperfect blend of full-scope training. We do POCUS and nearly all procedures in our scope ofpractice. We offer an innovative and modern curriculum that goes beyond treating patients inthe hospitals/clinics, by teaching leadership and community outreach. The sponsoringinstitution, specialists, and other program truly value the family medicine program, as we leadthe inpatient services and rotate throughout the hospital and specialty services.
We are at the gateway to the Sequoia National Park in the heart of California (in closeproximity to Yosemite and Kings Canyon National Parks). Enjoy "Easy Living," practicing fullscope family medicine here in the Central Valley. You'll have easy-access to Northern/SouthernCalifornia, 30 min to the snow, so many outdoor activities, recreational activities, shows, greatdining, and shopping without the crowds and congestion of a large metropolitan city.
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Program Name:
Kaweah Health Family Medicine Residency
Program Director:
Mario Martinez, MD
Program Coordinator:
Jeanette Bishop, C-TAGME
Address:
400 W. Mineral King Ave, Visalia, CA 93291
Phone Number:
(559) 624-6999
Total # of Residents: 21
Number of PGY-1 Slots: 7