University of Washington [Boise] Program
Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Boise, ID(Boise, ID Metropolitan Area Metro)
40
Positions
#370
Specialty Rank
$76,032
PGY1 Salary
5.4%
IMG %
#370
Internal Medicine Ranking
37th Percentile
Top 63% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1401512544
- NRMP Code:
- 1172140C0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 40
- Interviews:
- 185
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 55
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 14
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.6
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 8/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 28
- Sick Days:
- 17
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- 000
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 35%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 5%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our program emphasizes clinical autonomy, interprofessional education, and resident wellness. We offer learning opportunities at diverse clinical sites: Boise VAMC, St. Luke's, Saint Alphonsus, community clinics throughout ID, and University of Washington affiliated sites in WA. Trainees receive an allowance in the sum of $8,500, intended to offset the cost of living. The allowance is included in the total compensation schedule which is paid out in each pay check throughout the academic year.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Subsidized child care
- Housing stipend
- 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
- 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
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
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:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance: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
- 68(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $294K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $62K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 19.9%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 1,854,109
- Median Age
- 28 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.41000000000000003
- Poverty Rate
- 23.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 3.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
68°F
Winter
38°F
Sunny Days
246 days
Precipitation
46"
Humidity
53%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$3.92
Restaurant Meal
10.44
Gas (per gallon)
$3.22
Gym Membership
39
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1401512544
- NRMP Code:
- 1172140C0
- Total Positions:
- 40
- Interviews:
- 185
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Melissa Mae Hagman
- Email:
- boiimresidency@va.gov
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/2/2026 - 11/20/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/27/2026 - 12/16/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- June Start Date:
- June 30
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1172140C0, 1172140P1
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Veterans Affairs Medical Center (Boise)
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Veterans Affairs Medical Center (Boise)
- Contact Person:
- Tanya Conger
- Contact Email:
- boiimresidency@va.gov
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 16
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:16PGY-2:12PGY-3:12
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 5.4%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 7th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 40.5%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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