Kaweah Health, Department of Emergency Medicine
Resident Education Experience
Average Number of US
300 upon graduation expected
Is there a dedicated US month?
Yes, 4-week block as a PGY 1
Is there an US elective?
Yes, 2 to 4 weeks as a PGY 2 or PGY 3
Number of Residents who went on to become US fellows
2019, Brian Tanner, MD; UC Davis
2020, Matt Henschel, DO, Kaweah Delta
2021, Patsy Chenpanas, MD, Oregon State University
2021, Theresa Kim, MD, Desert Regional Medical Center
Number of hours Hands-on (i.e. scan shifts)
Compliant with ACEP requirements
Number of hours Image Review
Compliant with ACEP requirements
Number of hours didactics
Compliant with ACEP requirements
Other Information
EM residents performing an advanced elective do so frequently as part of their research elective. They assist with teaching the PGY 1 residents on their clinical ultrasound block.
