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University of Washington Program

Internal MedicineUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Seattle, WA(Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA MSA Metro)
156
Positions
#15
Specialty Rank
$76,032
PGY1 Salary
4.7%
IMG %
#15
Internal Medicine Ranking
97th Percentile
Top 3% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1405421434
NRMP Code:
1918140C0
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
156
Interviews:
300

Contact Information

Kenneth Paul Steinberg
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
58
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.4
Lecture/Conference Hours:
6/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
28
Sick Days:
17
Faculty Ratio:
6.40

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
1117
Non-Physician Staff:
145
Part-Time Physicians:
242
Female Faculty:
40%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
35%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

UW's Internal Medicine Residency offers diverse patient populations and clinical experiences in an urban academic setting across a 3-hospital system. The program is committed to exceptional, mission-driven training in primary care, general internal medicine, and subspecialty medicine. UW residents benefit from robust mentorship and research opportunities, multiple tracks and training pathways, and rural elective opportunities including unique partnerships throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • Housing stipend
  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance

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
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

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: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

City & State
Seattle, WA
Metropolitan Area
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA MSA
Geographic Region
Pacific
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Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
118(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$549K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.8K/mo
Median Household Income
$62K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
28.4%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Population
58K
Median Age
38 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.59
Poverty Rate
8.0%
Unemployment Rate
8.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
78°F
Winter
48°F
Sunny Days
281 days
Precipitation
44"
Humidity
63%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.82
Restaurant Meal
14.98
Gas (per gallon)
$4.82
Gym Membership
48

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$76,032
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$64,434
Value Rating
Average
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1405421434
NRMP Code:
1918140C0
Total Positions:
156
Interviews:
300
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Kenneth Paul Steinberg
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/25/2026 - 9/30/2026
Interview Period:
11/4/2026 - 1/15/2027
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:
June
June Start Date:
June 25

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1918140C0, 1918140C3, 1918140M0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
University of Washington Medical Center-Montlake
Primary Teaching Site:
University of Washington Medical Center-Montlake
Contact Person:
Support Staff
Contact Email:
medres@uw.edu

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
52
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:52
PGY-2:52
PGY-3:52

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
5 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
4.7%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
IMG Specialty Percentile
3rd percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
2.3%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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