MultiCare Health System (Tacoma) Program
About This Program
Tacoma Family Medicine is a community-based, Univ of WA affiliated, program that provides a high quality, full-spectrum education with an emphasis on preparation for careers serving rural and/or urban under-resourced patients. We provide comprehensive resident training in a supportive environment. Osteopathic Recognition is available as well as strong OB and pediatrics training all on one campus located in Tacoma's Hilltop Neighborhood.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Natalie L Nunes, MD
MultiCare Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Leigh Croker, MD
MultiCare Med Ctr
Locations
MultiCare Med Ctr
315-5C-TFM
315 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Tacoma, WA 98405
315 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Tacoma, WA 98405-4234
317 S K St
Tacoma, WA 98415-0299
407-14th Ave Se
Puyallup, WA 98372
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
Data not provided by program
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 2 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Clinical experience in the US
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Sep 30, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 14, 2025 - Dec 30, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Sep 30, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 13, 2026 - Dec 29, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
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- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 17 Vacation Days and 12 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.
Quality of Life Information*
Estimated Monthly Costs
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