University of Washington Program
About This Program
The University of Washington Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship stands out for its broad training across the VA Puget Sound Health Care System, Harborview Medical Center, and UW Northwest campus, exposing fellows to medically complex older adults, underserved populations, and patients with severe mental illness and neurocognitive disorders. Fellows gain extensive experience in memory disorders and dementia care, including specialty memory clinics, while working within UWs nationally recognized neur
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Lucy Wang, MD, BS
VA Puget Sound Health Care System
Primary Program Contact
Athena Wong, BA
Univ of Washington Sch of Med
Locations
VA Puget Sound Health Care System
Mental Hlth Service (S-116-MHC)
1660 S Columbian Way
Seattle, WA 98108
850 Republican St
Seattle, WA 98109
325 Ninth Ave
Seattle, WA 98104-2499
Application Information
No Program Match
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- Program Director
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
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Jul 1, 2026
Interview Offer Dates
Apr 1, 2026 - Jan 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
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
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Salary Compensation
Year 5 through Year 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.