Message from the Program Director

Welcome and congratulations on achieving this outstanding milestone. Your dedication and hard work have made a meaningful contribution to the future of medicine.

The Anesthesiology Residency Program at Kaweah Health is an ACGME-accredited, four-year postgraduate training program. As a stand-alone program, we work collaboratively with hospital leadership, the Designated Institutional Official (DIO), and the Graduate Medical Education (GME) department to ensure our mission aligns with the educational goals of our trainees.

Our mission is to provide comprehensive, high-quality training that prepares residents to deliver exemplary, professional, and evidence-based patient care. The didactic curriculum—spanning foundational and clinical lecture series, conferences, and diverse educational activities—is carefully designed to bridge theoretical knowledge with hands-on clinical experience.

Residents benefit from broad and in-depth exposure to all areas of clinical anesthesiology and its subspecialties, building a solid foundation that fosters independence and confidence in practice upon graduation. Our dedicated teaching faculty are committed to excellence in both clinical care and education and provide accessible mentorship throughout your training journey.

We take pride in the diversity of our patients, providers, and case mix, which enhances the richness of our educational environment and clinical experience.

We are delighted to welcome you to our institution and look forward to supporting your professional growth during your residency at Kaweah Health.

Best regards,
Hussam Y. Nagm, M.D., M.Sc
Program Director, Anesthesiology Residency
Kaweah Health
📧 hnagm@kaweahhealth.org