University of Washington Program

Occupational and environmental medicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Seattle, WA(Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA MSA Metro)
6
Positions
$78,660
PGY1 Salary
50.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3825477093
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
6
Interviews:
10

Contact Information

Debra Carol Cherry
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
- YOG C

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
50
Max Hours on Duty:
10
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
14/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
0.70

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
5
0
Part-Time Physicians:
2
Female Faculty:
100%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
65%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

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. In addition to earning an MPH, our trainees learn to manage occupational injury and illness within one of the most progressive state-based workers' compensation insurance programs in the United States, Washington State Labor & Industries (L&I).

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • Housing stipend
  • 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
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • International experience/global health
  • Off-campus electives
  • MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

999 weeks

Salary Progression

$78,660
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

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
27.4%

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
$78,660
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$66,661
Value Rating
Average
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3825477093
Total Positions:
6
Interviews:
10
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Debra Carol Cherry
Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/7/2026 - 12/1/2026
Interview Period:
11/1/2026 - 1/15/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
4
Previous GME Required:
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
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1918382R0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
University of Washington School of Public Health
Primary Teaching Site:
University of Washington School of Public Health
Contact Person:
Stephanie Santos
Contact Email:
santoss2@uw.edu

Program Size by Year

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

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
No

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Visa Sponsorship
- YOG C
IMG Percentage
50.0%
IMG Classification
HIGH

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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