Spokane Teaching Health Center/Sacred Heart Medical Center Program
Family MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Spokane, WA(Spokane, WA Metropolitan Area Metro)
22
Positions
#261
Specialty Rank
$68,146
PGY1 Salary
3.1%
IMG %
#261
Family Medicine Ranking
66th Percentile
Top 34% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1205421330
- NRMP Code:
- 1758120C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 22
- Interviews:
- 96
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 214
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 14
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.8
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 7
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 2
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 4
- Female Faculty:
- 66.7%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 8%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 15%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
FMRS trains full-scope family physicians in a supportive, mission-driven program that prioritizes a balanced learning environment. Residents gain confidence and expertise through comprehensive training in inpatient, outpatient, and OB care, managing complex patients with close faculty mentorship. Graduates are well prepared to serve diverse communities and lead with compassion.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Moving allowance
- 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
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$68,146
PGY-1
$70,705
PGY-2
$73,676
PGY-3
$80,994
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
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
- 101(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $584K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.9K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $63K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 33.7%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 247K
- Median Age
- 51 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.53
- Poverty Rate
- 26.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 8.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
81°F
Winter
51°F
Sunny Days
281 days
Precipitation
58"
Humidity
76%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.95
Restaurant Meal
15.4
Gas (per gallon)
$4.95
Gym Membership
49
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1205421330
- NRMP Code:
- 1758120C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 22
- Interviews:
- 96
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Sarah Marie Wilhelm
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/15/2026 - 12/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/19/2026 - 12/18/2026
- 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:
- 194
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 214
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June, Negotiable
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1758120C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Spokane Teaching Health Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Spokane Teaching Health Center
- Contact Person:
- Diane Borgwardt
- Contact Email:
- info@fammedspokane.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 10
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:10PGY-2:6PGY-3:6
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 214
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 3.1%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 1st percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 46.9%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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