University of Washington Program
About This Program
Our DBP program offers wide flexibility to fellows to design one's unique training focus in a range of clinical settings (including LEND interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary formats) and research balance. Great opportunity for those interested in neurodevelopmental disabilities. Trainees have opportunity to pursue a UW graduate certificate in Maternal and Child Health and attend academic society meetings (SDBP, AACPDM, PAS). Our program also promotes trainee personal and professional wellness.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Emily Farrell Myers, MD
Seattle Children's Hosp
Primary Program Contact
Charice Espiritu
Seattle Children's Hospital
Locations
Seattle Children's Hosp
M/S OC9840
4800 Sand Point Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105
850 Republican St
Seattle, WA 98109
1959 Ne Pacific St
Seattle, WA 98195-6340
9040 Jackson Ave
Tacoma, WA 98431
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (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
Data not provided by program
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
Oct 20, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Aug 28, 2025 - Oct 30, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 19, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Aug 27, 2026 - Oct 29, 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 HIV
- Dental insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-6
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.