University of Washington Program
PsychiatryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Seattle, WA(Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA MSA Metro)
89
Positions
#12
Specialty Rank
$76,032
PGY1 Salary
2.5%
IMG %
#12
Psychiatry Ranking
97th Percentile
Top 3% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4005421225
- NRMP Code:
- 1918400C4
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 89
- Interviews:
- 144
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1, F1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 28
- Sick Days:
- 17
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.90
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 165
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 105
- Female Faculty:
- 51.5%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The program is based in the vibrant city of Seattle and the picturesque Pacific Northwest. Residents interact with patients in both academic and community settings throughout the WWAMI (Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, Idaho) region. The program/department has a strong emphasis on psychotherapy and collaborative care and has an extensive research portfolio.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Subsidized 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
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
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
- 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:
- 4005421225
- NRMP Code:
- 1918400C4
- Total Positions:
- 89
- Interviews:
- 144
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Jacqueline Ann Hobbs
- Email:
- psychres@uw.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 10/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/27/2026 - 1/19/2027
- 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:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1918400C0, 1918400C4
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Harborview Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Harborview Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Athena Wong
- Contact Email:
- psychres@uw.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 19
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:19PGY-2:23PGY-3:24PGY-4:23
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1
- IMG Percentage
- 2.5%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 4th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 6.2%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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