University of Washington Program
Radiation oncologyUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Seattle, WA(Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA MSA Metro)
10
Positions
#22
Specialty Rank
$78,660
PGY1 Salary
20.0%
IMG %
#22
Radiation oncology Ranking
76th Percentile
Top 24% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4305421107
- NRMP Code:
- 1918430A0IMG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 10
- Interviews:
- 32
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 56
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 14
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.9
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.80
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 28
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 9
- Female Faculty:
- 42.9%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 100%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Supervising faculty specializes in 1-2 disease sites, providing disease concentration for each resident rotation. Technology for the residency program includes 6 CT simulators, 9 linear accelerators, a 3-room proton therapy center, HDR brachytherapy, manual brachytherapy, a Gamma Knife Esprit radiosurgical unit, and a cyclotron allowing for fast neutron therapy and isotope production for theranostics.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Subsidized child care
- Housing stipend
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
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
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
48 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
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
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4305421107
- NRMP Code:
- 1918430A0IMG
- Total Positions:
- 10
- Interviews:
- 32
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Lia Moriguchi Halasz
- Email:
- lhalasz@uw.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/3/2025 - 9/30/2025
- Interview Period:
- 11/1/2025 - 1/31/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- 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:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 1918430A0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Washington Medical Center-Montlake
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Washington Medical Center-Montlake
- Contact Person:
- Gretchen Lindenstein
- Contact Email:
- uwrorp@uw.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-2:3PGY-3:3PGY-4:2
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
- IMG Percentage
- 20.0%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 7th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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