Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Program
Radiology-DiagnosticCommunity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Seattle, WA(Seattle, Washington Metropolitan Area Metro)
12
Positions
$76,268
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4205412206
- NRMP Code:
- 1756420A0; 1756420C0
- Program Type:
- Community-based
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 50
Contact Information
Julie Gibbons
Program Director
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 40
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 11
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 10/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.40
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 29
- Female Faculty:
- 24.1%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) radiology residency is a collegial, supportive, and flexible program offering exposure to patients with interesting, complex, and rare conditions. Our residents gain experience in advanced imaging and complex image-guided procedures early in training. The IR experience is outstanding and we offer ESIR for those interested in sub specialization. Our residents are also trained in VMFH's widely recognized innovative quality improvement methodology (VMPS).
Program Offers & Benefits
- Moving allowance
- Housing stipend
- Free parking
- 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
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
4 weeks
Salary Progression
$76,268
PGY-1
$76,268
PGY-2
$78,830
PGY-3
$82,952
PGY-4
$86,071
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
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
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
- 28.3%
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 5,028,092
- 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:
- 4205412206
- NRMP Code:
- 1756420A0; 1756420C0
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 50
- Program Type:
- Community-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Julie Gibbons
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 2/28/2027
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 2/28/2027
- 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
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 220
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:
- June, July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1756420A0, 1756420C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
- Contact Person:
- Catherine Munoz
- Contact Email:
- catherine.munoz-sandoval900@commonspirit.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 3
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:3PGY-2:3PGY-3:3PGY-4:3
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 29
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 8th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 30.8%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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