University of Washington Program
Nuclear medicineUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Seattle, WA(Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA MSA Metro)
6
Positions
$78,660
PGY1 Salary
83.3%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2005421078
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 20
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 10
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 7/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.70
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 11
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 4
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 44.4%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our program has a strong commitment to underserved populations. We offer a well-rounded nuclear medicine service, encompassing diagnostic nuclear medicine, PET imaging, and a robust Theranostic practice. Trainees benefit from ample opportunities for clinical and translational research across a wide range of topics. - We recruit trainees from diverse backgrounds, fostering a rich, collaborative learning environment and bringing a global perspective to patient care and academic inquiry.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Housing stipend
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
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
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$78,660
PGY-1
$78,660
PGY-2
$81,552
PGY-3
$84,672
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Available, Not Paid By Institution
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
- 27.4%
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
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2005421078
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 20
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Fatemeh Behnia
- Email:
- behnia@uw.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2024 - 10/31/2025
- Interview Period:
- 1/1/2025 - 11/30/2025
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 220
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July, Negotiable
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Washington School of Medicine
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Washington School of Medicine
- Contact Person:
- Paula Last
- Contact Email:
- nmadmin@uw.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 6
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:6
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 220
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
- IMG Percentage
- 83.3%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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