University of Washington Program
About This Program
The University of Washington Medical Genetics and Genomics Residency Program provides comprehensive training in the diagnosis and management of individuals with genetic conditions across the lifespan. Residents gain broad clinical experience in pediatric, adult, prenatal, cancer, biochemical, molecular, and cytogenetics while developing the expertise needed to thrive in the rapidly evolving field of genomic medicine. Graduates from our program who are interested in pursuing a research career may
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Kathleen Leppig, MD
University of Washington
Primary Program Contact
Tiffany Wallace
University of Washington
Locations
University of Washington
Box 357720
1959 NE Pacific St
Seattle, WA 98195-0001
850 Republican St
Seattle, WA 98109
1959 Ne Pacific St
Seattle, WA 98195-6340
4800 Sand Point Way Ne
Seattle, WA 98105
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Program Director
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 3 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
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Specialty Universal Dates
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
Year 3 through Year 7
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 21-28 Vacation Days and 12-17 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.