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Puyallup Tribal Health Authority Program

Family MedicineCommunity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Tacoma, WA(Tacoma, WA Metropolitan Area Metro)
12
Positions
$71,185
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1205400725
NRMP Code:
2209120C0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based
Total Positions:
12
Interviews:
48

Contact Information

William Chythlook
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
2 years
Visa Sponsorship:
-

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
55
Max Hours on Duty:
28
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
15
Sick Days:
5
Faculty Ratio:
1.20

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
16
0
Part-Time Physicians:
2
Female Faculty:
57.1%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
50%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
50%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

PTHA provides a structured Native American curriculum on Indian health care and disparities. We have AI/AN faculty, outside guest lecturers and traditional healers that present on various topics. The residents will continue their AI/AN training at IHS sites during their R2/R3 years. All our residents will have the option to become immersed in a fully developed osteopathic curriculum with our fellowship trained DO faculty which includes monthly OMM didactic sessions and weekly OMM clinic days.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Integrative medicine curriculum
  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

8 weeks

Salary Progression

$71,185
PGY-1
$74,001
PGY-2
$77,045
PGY-3
00

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Available, Not Paid By Institution

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Tacoma, WA
Metropolitan Area
Tacoma, WA Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Pacific
Metropolitan Population
7,688,549

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
101(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$661K
Median Monthly Rent
$2.2K/mo
Median Household Income
$62K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
36.5%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
7,688,549
Median Age
31 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.33999999999999997
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
8.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
81°F
Winter
51°F
Sunny Days
281 days
Precipitation
59"
Humidity
56%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$5.08
Restaurant Meal
15.82
Gas (per gallon)
$5.08
Gym Membership
50

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$71,185
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$70,480
Value Rating
Average
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1205400725
NRMP Code:
2209120C0YOG
Total Positions:
12
Interviews:
48
Program Type:
Community-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
William Chythlook
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/2/2026 - 12/31/2026
Interview Period:
10/7/2026 - 1/6/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No
COMLEX Level 2:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
2209120C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Puyallup Tribal Health Authority
Primary Teaching Site:
Puyallup Tribal Health Authority
Contact Person:
Amy Lind
Contact Email:
alind@eptha.com

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
4
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:4
PGY-2:4
PGY-3:4

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Unpaid Leave Days:
84

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
2 years
Visa Sponsorship
-
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
IMG Specialty Percentile
2nd percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
75.0%
DO Classification
HIGH

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