University of Washington Program
Emergency MedicineUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Seattle, WA(Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA MSA Metro)
67
Positions
#36
Specialty Rank
$76,032
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#36
Emergency Medicine Ranking
88th Percentile
Top 12% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1105431210
- NRMP Code:
- 1918110C0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 67
- Interviews:
- 225
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 70
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 28
- Sick Days:
- 17
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.50
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 110
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 18
- Female Faculty:
- 32.6%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
As the only EM residency in a five-state region, UWEM offers unparalleled exposure to complex clinical pathology and diverse patient populations. A curriculum hallmark is the Career Development Time, allowing exploration and personalized training in areas of interest. Trainees receive an allowance in the sum of $8500, intended to offset the cost of living in Seattle; this allowance is included in the total compensation schedule which is paid out in each paycheck throughout the academic year.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Housing stipend
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$76,032
PGY-1
$78,660
PGY-2
$81,552
PGY-3
$84,672
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 118(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $549K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.8K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $62K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 28.4%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 58K
- Median Age
- 38 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.59
- Poverty Rate
- 8.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 8.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
78°F
Winter
48°F
Sunny Days
281 days
Precipitation
44"
Humidity
63%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.82
Restaurant Meal
14.98
Gas (per gallon)
$4.82
Gym Membership
48
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1105431210
- NRMP Code:
- 1918110C0
- Total Positions:
- 67
- Interviews:
- 225
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Sarah Greenberger
- Email:
- sgreenbe@uw.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 6/1/2026 - 12/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 1/16/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 196
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
- June Start Date:
- June 25
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1918110C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Harborview Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Harborview Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Jessica Klein
- Contact Email:
- jlklein@uw.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 18
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:18PGY-2:18PGY-3:18PGY-4:13
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
- Paid Leave Days:
- 96
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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