University of Washington Program Surgical Pathology
About This Program
The Surgical Pathology Fellowship offers broad diagnostic experience across UWMC and HMC, with rotations in consults, frozen sections, and subspecialties. Fellows gain leadership through teaching, administrative roles, and graduated responsibility, preparing them for academic or community practice. Trainees receive an allowance of $8500, intended to offset the cost of living in Seattle. The allowance is included in the total compensation schedule which is paid out throughout the academic year.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Paul Eric Swanson, MD
Univ of Washington Sch of Med
Primary Program Contact
Ellie Ward
Univ of Washington Sch of Med
Locations
Univ of Washington Sch of Med
Box 356110
1959 NE Pacific St
Seattle, WA 98195-7110
850 Republican St
Seattle, WA 98109
1959 Ne Pacific St
Seattle, WA 98195-6340
Application Information
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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
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
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
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Mar 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Jul 11, 2025 - Mar 31, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Mar 31, 2027
Interview Period Starts
Jul 15, 2025 - Mar 31, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
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-3 through PGY-10
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.