University of Washington Program
About This Program
Our program includes diverse clinical sties with high acuity and surgical volume (including Seattle's county hospital and trauma center, a VA hospital, Seattle Children's, and community hospitals in more rural areas). Other key qualities of our program include longitudinal mentorship with faculty educators, clinicians, and researchers, robust SIM and didactic sessions, and a strong research curriculum (including a unique R38 StARR program to train physician-scientists).
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Characteristics
Contact Information
Program Director
Alyssa Stephenson-Famy, MD
University of Washington
Primary Program Contact
Megan Zadworny, MHA
Univ of Washington Sch of Med
Locations
University of Washington
Box 356460
1959 NE Pacific St
Seattle, WA 98195-0001
850 Republican St
Seattle, WA 98109
1959 Ne Pacific St
Seattle, WA 98195-6340
925 Seneca St
Seattle, WA 98101
1660 S Columbian Way
Seattle, WA 98108
325 Ninth Ave
Seattle, WA 98104-2499
747 Broadway
Seattle, WA 98122-4307
2811 Tieton Dr
Yakima, WA 98902
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- ERAS®
- 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
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 4 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
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Sep 24, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Nov 3, 2025 - Dec 19, 2025
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 HIV
- Dental insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-4
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.
Characteristics
Experience The Program