Applying
Thank you for your interest in the Psychiatry Residency Program at Kaweah
Delta Health Care District. We look forward to reviewing your application.
All applications must be submitted through ERAS and we only offer positions
through the NRMP.
We conduct interviews from October to January of each year. We encourage
applications to be filed with ERAS in September as interview positions
are limited. Our deadline is December 31st, however our interview spots
and waitlist do fill up shortly after ERAS opens.
The following requisites are taken into consideration in the review of
applications:
- Completed ERAS Application
- USMLE or COMLEX Transcript
- 3 letters of recommendation
- Medical School Transcript
- Dean’s Letter
- Personal Statement
- Graduation from a Medical School recognized by the State of California
within the last 2 years
International Medical School Graduates must also submit:
- ECFMG Certification
- Proof of recent, relevant experience in the U.S. Medical System
Successful applicants in the past:
- Have West Coast and/or California connections, especially to the California
Central Valley
- Have had no failing scores on all USMLE/COMLEX examinations
- Have successfully completed an away/"audition" Psychiatry rotation
at Kaweah Delta
- Enrolled in a U.S. Allopathic or Osteopathic program.
Please note that we are not:
- Providing Visa Sponsorship
- Pre-screening applicants
- Distributing application materials
- Offering observership positions
- Filling positions outside of the Match
- Offering off-cycle positions
If you have questions please contact our Program Coordinator, Michelle
Phillips through email at:
psyresgme@kdhcd.org