University of Washington Program
About This Program
The Molecular Genetic Pathology (MGP) Fellowship is an ACGME-accredited program that prepares fellows for board certification in Pathology and Medical Genetics. Training focuses on diagnostic molecular pathology, molecular assay selection and interpretation, laboratory techniques, troubleshooting, and laboratory leadership. Fellows gain experience in molecular genetics, hematopathology, microbiology/virology, solid tumor molecular oncology (UW-OncoplexTM, ColoSeqTM, BROCA), cytogenetics, immunog
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
David Wu, MD, PhD
Univ of Washington Sch of Med
Primary Program Contact
Jordi Despaigne, MD
Univ of Washington Sch of Med
Locations
Univ of Washington Sch of Med
Dept of Lab Med and Pathology Box 357110
1959 NE Pacific St
Seattle, WA 98195-7110
850 Republican St
Seattle, WA 98109
1959 Ne Pacific St
Seattle, WA 98195-6340
4800 Sand Point Way Ne
Seattle, WA 98105
824 Eastlake Ave E
Seattle, WA 98109-1023
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
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- Program Director
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
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
Jan 1, 2026 - Mar 31, 2026
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
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
- Dental insurance
Salary Compensation
Year 3 through Year 9
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 28 Vacation Days and 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.