University of Washington (Boise) Program
PsychiatryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Boise, ID(Boise, ID Metropolitan Area Metro)
24
Positions
#244
Specialty Rank
$76,032
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#244
Psychiatry Ranking
23rd Percentile
Top 77% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4001500001
- NRMP Code:
- 1172400C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 24
- Interviews:
- 48
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 198
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 65
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 28
- Sick Days:
- 17
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.40
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 16
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 9
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 15
- Female Faculty:
- 100%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The UW Boise Psychiatry Residency Program strives to create a supportive, diverse, and inclusive environment dedicated to preparing graduates to be leaders and expert consultants in rural and underserved areas in Idaho and the surrounding region. Training occurs in the intimate, community setting of Boise, Idaho, through outstanding clinical education imbedded in unique clinical settings. With small class sizes, trainees develop close, meaningful relationships with fellow residents and faculty.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Part-time/shared schedule positions
- Housing stipend
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology 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
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
2 weeks
Salary Progression
$76,032
PGY-1
$78,660
PGY-2
$81,552
PGY-3
$84,672
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
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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
- 1,854,109
- 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:
- 4001500001
- NRMP Code:
- 1172400C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 24
- Interviews:
- 48
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Caroline Liz Gass
- Email:
- boipsychresidency@va.gov
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/3/2026 - 10/2/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/9/2026 - 12/11/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 198
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 198
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1172400C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Washington School of Medicine
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Washington School of Medicine
- Contact Person:
- Heather Gula
- Contact Email:
- boipsychresidency@va.gov
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 6
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:6PGY-2:6PGY-3:6PGY-4:6
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 198
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 31.2%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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