University of Washington Program
Neurological surgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Seattle, WA(Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA MSA Metro)
28
Positions
#12
Specialty Rank
$76,032
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#12
Neurological surgery Ranking
91st Percentile
Top 9% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1605421090
- NRMP Code:
- 1918160C0J1H1BF1
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 28
- Interviews:
- 60
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1, F1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 80
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 28
- Sick Days:
- 17
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 33
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 5
- Female Faculty:
- 15.2%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 30%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Residents are part of the Resident & Fellow Physician Union-Northwest (RFPU-NW) and have resources such as the Safe Ride Home program, free confidential counseling, childcare funds, meal allowance, education and travel funds, and competitive salaries. Trainees receive an allowance in the sum of $8500, intended to offset the cost of living in Seattle. The allowance is included in the total compensation schedule which is paid out in each paycheck throughout the academic year.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site 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)
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
35 weeks
Salary Progression
$76,032
PGY-1
$78,660
PGY-2
$81,552
PGY-3
$84,672
PGY-4
$87,960
PGY-5
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
- 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
- Metropolitan Population
- 7,688,549
- 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
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1605421090
- NRMP Code:
- 1918160C0J1H1BF1
- Total Positions:
- 28
- Interviews:
- 60
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Richard Glen Ellenbogen
- Email:
- resns@uw.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/23/2026 - 9/30/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/6/2026 - 1/31/2027
- 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 23
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1918160C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Harborview Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Harborview Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Megan Osika-Dass
- Contact Email:
- resns@uw.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:4PGY-3:4PGY-4:4PGY-5:4PGY-6:4PGY-7:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 4th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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