Virginia Mason Franciscan Health/St Joseph's Hospital Program
About This Program
We are a 3 year old program that is rapidly expanding, including the addition of multiple cardiology and pulmonary electives, and a partnership with The Nativity House, which is a homeless shelter where our residents address Social Determinants of Health head on. We offer a comprehensive board review program and value resident input to help shape the future of our residency. We are skilled at producing scholarly work, including podium presentations, quality improvement projects, and publications
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Joseph Hiram Parker, DO
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
Primary Program Contact
Sheri Lynn Bebbington
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health/St Jos
Locations
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
Internal Medicine Residency
1717 S J St Ms 01-125
Tacoma, WA 98405-4933
925 Seneca St
Seattle, WA 98101
1100 9th Ave
Seattle, WA 98101
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
Open House
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- N/A
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: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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 Position Type(s) 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
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
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Salary Compensation
Year 1
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 9 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.