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University of Washington School of Medicine Program

Pediatrics/Medical genetics and genomicsCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Seattle, WA(Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA MSA Metro)
4
Positions
$76,032
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
7655400001
NRMP Code:
1918765C0
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
4
Interviews:
12

Contact Information

Alissa Darden
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
- YOG C

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
56
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
7/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
28
Sick Days:
17
Faculty Ratio:
46.80

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
192
Non-Physician Staff:
51
Part-Time Physicians:
10
Female Faculty:
11.5%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
20%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
15%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

UW's 4-year Combined Pediatrics-Medical Genetics and Genomics Residency trains future leaders in pediatric medical genetics through integrated clinical and research experiences. Based at Seattle Children's and UW, the program offers robust exposure to genomics, mentorship, and a T32-supported research pathway, preparing graduates for dual board certification and academic careers.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Part-time/shared schedule positions
  • Housing stipend
  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

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
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • 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
Major Medical Coverage: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
0

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:
7655400001
NRMP Code:
1918765C0
Total Positions:
4
Interviews:
12
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Alissa Darden
Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2026 - 11/1/2026
Interview Period:
10/19/2026 - 12/18/2026
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:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June
June Start Date:
June 25

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1918765C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Seattle Children's Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
Seattle Children's Hospital
Contact Person:
Fuki Hisama
Contact Email:
fmh2@u.washington.edu

Program Size by Year

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

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

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Program Rankings

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