University of Washington Program
About This Program
The UW Neurocritical Care Fellowship offers rigorous training at a top-tier academic center with diverse ICU settings, including a high-volume neurotrauma center. Fellows work alongside leaders in neurology, neurosurgery, and critical care, managing complex cases from across the Pacific Northwest. The program emphasizes multidisciplinary collaboration, research, and individualized mentorship.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Sarah Wahlster, MD
Ms 359924
Primary Program Contact
Tony Trejo, BA
Ms 359924
Locations
850 Republican St
Seattle, WA 98109
325 Ninth Ave
Seattle, WA 98104-2499
1959 Ne Pacific St
Seattle, WA 98195-6340
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- ERAS®
- 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
Feb 4, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Apr 6, 2026 - Jun 8, 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
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Disability insurance
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
Salary Compensation
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Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.