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University of Washington Program

Obstetrics and gynecologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Seattle, WA(Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA MSA Metro)
28
Positions
#99
Specialty Rank
$76,032
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#99
Obstetrics and gynecology Ranking
67th Percentile
Top 33% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2205421301
NRMP Code:
1918220C0YOG
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
28
Interviews:
84

Contact Information

Porshia Underwood
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
4 years
Visa Sponsorship:
H1B, J1, F1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
70
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.3
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
28
Sick Days:
17
Faculty Ratio:
3.00

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
98
Non-Physician Staff:
37
Part-Time Physicians:
27
Female Faculty:
91.5%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
35%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Our program includes diverse clinical sties with high acuity and surgical volume (including Seattle's county hospital and trauma center, a VA hospital, Seattle Children's, and community hospitals in more rural areas). Other key qualities of our program include longitudinal mentorship with faculty educators, clinicians, and researchers, robust SIM and didactic sessions, and a strong research curriculum (including a unique R38 StARR program to train physician-scientists).

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • Subsidized 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)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$76,032
PGY-1
$78,660
PGY-2
$81,552
PGY-3
$84,672
PGY-4
0

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
Metropolitan Population
7,688,549

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

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

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2205421301
NRMP Code:
1918220C0YOG
Total Positions:
28
Interviews:
84
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Porshia Underwood
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

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, require USMLE scores for all applicants
COMLEX Level 2:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June, July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1918220C0, 1918220C1

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
University of Washington Medical Center-Montlake
Primary Teaching Site:
University of Washington Medical Center-Montlake
Contact Person:
Megan Zadworny
Contact Email:
obgynedu@uw.edu

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
7
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:7
PGY-2:7
PGY-3:7
PGY-4:7

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
No

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
4 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

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