University of Washington Program
About This Program
Very busy Level 1 Trauma Center for 5 states (Washington, Alaska, Montana, Idaho, Wyoming). Trainees receive an allowance in the sum of $8500, intended to offset the cost of living in Seattle. The allowance is included in the total compensation schedule which is paid out in each paycheck throughout the academic year.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Deepika Nehra, MD
Harborview Medical Center
Primary Program Contact
Margot DuBois, BA
Harborview Med Ctr
Locations
Harborview Medical Center
Dept of Surgery Box 359796
325 9th Ave
Seattle, WA 98104-2420
850 Republican St
Seattle, WA 98109
4800 Sand Point Way Ne
Seattle, WA 98105
1660 S Columbian Way
Seattle, WA 98108
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- ERAS®
- 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 1 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
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Apr 30, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Jun 5, 2026 - Jul 10, 2026
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-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.