Letter from the Chief Residents

Greetings from the 2025/26 Chiefs!

We’re glad you found our program and the best specialty in medicine. Kaweah has been our home for the past 4 years and we’ve been lucky to see the growth of the program and success of our co-residents in that time. 

We are a small residency comparatively but offer strong clinical training with a wide breadth of pathology and acuity. Residents are exposed to advanced cases throughout their training and are given early autonomy to help strengthen their skills. Weekly didactics lead by faculty and residents help to cement topics as do simulation sessions and oral board practice. 

In being a small program, residents and faculty develop close relationships that make the day to day of residency more enjoyable. We have frequent Pickleball meetups after work and some of us play in a soccer league together on Sundays. Monthly wellness days have been an awesome addition with events ranging from cooking lessons to spa days. Leadership is receptive to change, and we’ve seen many positive additions to the program over time that residents have requested. 

Residents from our program have all gone on to be successful in the community or obtain their desired fellowships in cardiac, chronic pain, acute pain, or pediatrics. Many have chosen to stay locally in the Central Valley or return home to Northern or Southern California. Visalia is constantly growing with things to do but residents also find it easy to travel throughout the state in their free time.

Our program is always growing and benefits from the new addition of residents with fresh ideas and enthusiasm. Anesthesia is the best and we’re so happy you’re considering our program. We look forward to meeting you!

Sincerely,

Oliver Marigold, MD

Michael Prentice, MD

Chief Residents, 2025-2026