University of Washington Program

Seattle, WALast Updated: 2/19/2026

About This Program

Our Pediatric Hospital Medicine fellowship is known for dedicated, well-connected mentors and diverse opportunities including a Global Health Certificate, QI programs, and a Teaching Certificate. We offer wellness services and seminars like Life After Residency and Family Planning. Fellows access library resources and union support. Seattle's vibrant city life enriches the experience, with perks like free parking at some sites and childcare funding.

Program Length

2 Years

First Year Positions

2 Positions

Application Deadline

Sep 1, 2025

Avg Work Hours

45 Hours/Week

Program Setting

University

Application Service

ERAS

Program Statistics

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Compensation

$85k-$88k

28 Vacation Days
17 Sick Days

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Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Jimmy Brant Beck, MD, MEd
Seattle Children's Hosp

[email protected]
(206) 987-4114

Primary Program Contact

Kelly S Shaw, MS
Univ of Washington

[email protected]
Program Website

Survey Received: 7/9/2025

Program ID: 3345432001

Locations

Seattle Children's Hosp
MS FA 2115
4800 Sand Point Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105

Sponsor Location

PRIMARY TEACHING SITE

University of Washington School of Medicine

850 Republican St
Seattle, WA 98109

Participant Locations

Seattle Children's Hospital

4800 Sand Point Way Ne
Seattle, WA 98105

St Peter Hospital

413 Lilly Rd Ne
Olympia, WA 98506

Application Information

Applicant Interview Format

Virtual

Interviews Conducted Last Year

16 Interviews

Interviews/First Year Positions

8:1

Program Participation

Participates In

Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP

Code: 1918H01F0

ERAS®

Yes

Doesn't Participate In

Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
San Francisco Match
Military Match
Urology Match

Medical Exam Licensing Requirements for Interview Consideration

U.S. MD Applicants

Must Have Passed Step 1

Must Have Passed Step 2

IMG Applicants

Must Have Passed Step 1

Must Have Passed Step 2

DO Applicants

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 1

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 2

Must Have Passed Step 1

Must Have Passed Step 2

Recommendation Letter Requirements

Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)

Minimum

3 Letters

Maximum

Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation

Data not provided by program

Additional Eligibility Information

Requires Previous GME

Yes

Number of previous GME years required

3 year(s)

Offers Preliminary Positions

Required Specialty-Specific Away Rotations

Required Supplemental Information

Osteopathic Recognition

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/Resident Ratio

4.8:1

Program Faculty

Female Faculty

68.4%

Faculty Distribution

Physicians (19)

Non-Physicians (--)

Work Environment

Work Schedule

Program Start Dates

July 7

Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)

45 Hours

Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)

24 Hours

Avg Number of 24 Hour Off Duty Periods Per Week (During First Year)

1.00

Program Allows Moonlighting (Beyond PGY-1)

Yes

Night Float System

Call Schedule

Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year

Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)

Year 1 - N/A

NGO

Year 2 - Every fourth night for 4 week(s)

NGO

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.

J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG

Yes

H-1B visa

Yes

F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)

Yes

Program Size

Current Residents

PGY-1s2

PGY-2s2

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

SEP1

Application Due

Sep 1, 2025

OCT1

Interview Period Starts

Oct 1, 2025 - Oct 7, 2025

2027 - 2028

SEP1

Application Due

Sep 1, 2026

SEP22

Interview Period Starts

Sep 22, 2025 - Oct 15, 2025

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Structured Didactic Activities

Hospital Outpatient

Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care

Employment Policies & Benefits

Subsidized child care

Housing stipend

Free parking

On-call meal allowance

Educational Benefits

Offered

Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)

Yes

Economics of health care systems curriculum

Yes

International experience/global health

Yes

Resident/fellow retreats

Yes

MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Yes

Research rotation

Required NGO (wks)

Not Offered

Integrative medicine curriculum

Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork

Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language

Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum

Debt management/financial counseling

Academic support for USMLE Step 3 and/or COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation

Off-campus electives

Hospice/home care experience

Tracks & Educational Features

Offered

Hospitalist track

Yes

Research track/non-accredited fellowship track

Yes

Academic or clinician educator track

Yes

Not Offered

Primary care track

Rural track

Women's health track

Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length

Evaluations

Program Evaluations

Aggregate resident Milestone achievements

Graduates’ board certification pass rates

Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)

Resident Evaluations

Patient surveys

Yes

Portfolio system

Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)

Medical Insurance Coverage

Institution & Resident Share Cost

Major medical for residents
Major medical for dependents
Outpatient mental health
Inpatient mental health
Group life insurance
Disability insurance
Disability insurance for HIV

Fully Paid by Institution

Dental insurance

Salary Compensation

$85k-$88k

PGY-4 through PGY-5

PGY-4

$84,672

PGY-5

$87,960

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.

Vacation Days28

Sick Days17

Family & Medical Leave Policy

Maximum # of paid days

NGO

Maximum # of unpaid days

NGO

For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.

Quality of Life Information*

Seattle, WA

Purchasing Power Index

Safety Index

Health Care Index

Climate Index

Cost of Living Index

Property Price to Income Ratio

Traffic Commute Time Index

Pollution Index

Estimated Monthly Costs

Estimated cost does not include rent.

Family of 4

Single Person

*Source: Numbeo

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University of Washington Program

About This Program

Program Statistics

Compensation

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Primary Program Contact

Locations

Application Information

Participates In

Doesn't Participate In

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

Medical School Graduation Timeline

Gap Experience Requirement

Resident / Fellow Characteristics

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Program Faculty

Faculty Distribution

Work Environment

Visa Status

Program Size

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

Application Due

Interview Period Starts

2027 - 2028

Application Due

Interview Period Starts

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Employment Policies & Benefits

Educational Benefits

Tracks & Educational Features

Evaluations

Medical Insurance Coverage

Salary Compensation

Vacation & Sick Days

Quality of Life Information*

Estimated Monthly Costs

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