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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
0
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
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: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

City & State
Seattle, WA
Metropolitan Area
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA MSA
Geographic Region
Pacific
Metropolitan Population
7,688,549

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

Nominal Salary
$76,032
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$77,584
Value Rating
Good
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
Program Website:
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More Information:
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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

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
2
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:2
PGY-2:2
PGY-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
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
16.7%
DO Classification
MODERATE

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