Washington State University College of Medicine Program
About This Program
The program is located in Spokane, Washington and offers a high faculty-to-resident ratio with an emphasis on individualized training. The primary training site is at Providence Sacred Heart Children's Hospital which provides care to children in the Inland Northwest. The program includes experienced faculty in over 28 pediatric subspecialties. Learn more about the program: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwHafySfhOM
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Characteristics
Contact Information
Program Director
Christian W Rocholl, MD
Washington State Univ
Primary Program Contact
Caitlyn Frakes, MD
Washington State Univ
Locations
Washington State Univ
Pediatrics Pgm- Suite 4600
101 W 8th Ave
Spokane, WA 99204-2307
412 E Spokane Falls Blvd
Spokane, WA 99202
125 16th Ave E
Seattle, WA 98112
400 E 5th Ave
Spokane, WA 99202
924 S Pines Rd
Spokane, WA 99206
106 W Mission Ave
Spokane, WA 99201
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- 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
- 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 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
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Nov 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 15, 2025 - Jan 14, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Nov 18, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 14, 2026 - Jan 13, 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
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
- Dental insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 7 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