University of Washington School of Medicine Rural Program
Family MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Seattle, WA(Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA MSA Metro)
6
Positions
#360
Specialty Rank
$76,032
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#360
Family Medicine Ranking
53rd Percentile
Top 47% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1205400723
- NRMP Code:
- 1918120C2YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 40
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1, F1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 62
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 28
- Sick Days:
- 17
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.10
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 13
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 13
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our goal is to develop family physicians with skills necessary to practice full spectrum family medicine caring for underserved communities throughout North Central Washington. In rural areas, family physicians need the technical skills to practice in a variety of clinical settings, but they are also at the interface of public health in their communities. Our program will give you both the necessary clinical skills and community engagement training to make a real difference in their communities.
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
- Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
- Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
4 weeks
Salary Progression
$76,032
PGY-1
$78,660
PGY-2
$81,552
PGY-3
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: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
- 98(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $718K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $2.4K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $52K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 37.1%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 7,688,549
- Median Age
- 28 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.64
- Poverty Rate
- 13.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 8.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
78°F
Winter
48°F
Sunny Days
281 days
Precipitation
49"
Humidity
53%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$3.78
Restaurant Meal
11.76
Gas (per gallon)
$3.78
Gym Membership
37
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1205400723
- NRMP Code:
- 1918120C2YOG
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 40
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Joshua Fischer
- Email:
- fischer6@uw.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 12/2/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/5/2025 - 12/3/2025
- 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 23
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1918120C2
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Columbia Valley Community Health Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Columbia Valley Community Health Center
- Contact Person:
- Karen A Maqueda
- Contact Email:
- karen.maqueda@cvch.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-2:2PGY-3:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 149
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 84
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, F-1
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 16.7%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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