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Spokane Teaching Health Center Program

Transitional YearCommunity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Spokane, WA(Spokane, WA Metropolitan Area Metro)
8
Positions
$68,146
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
9995400145
NRMP Code:
1758999P0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based
Total Positions:
8
Interviews:
115

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
240
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
3 years
Visa Sponsorship:
-

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
20
Sick Days:
5
Faculty Ratio:
1.40

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
14
0
Part-Time Physicians:
5
Female Faculty:
44.4%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
15%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
23%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

We emphasize resident wellbeing, and balancing work/life with educational rotations resulting in a well-rounded internship year. Choice of electives including pre-hospital care at a local ski area. You'll be also working in state-of-the-art surgical suites. There is a night float system in place and full-service ancillary staff. Free work-duty meals are offered and enjoy easy access to biking and hiking activities minutes from the medical center.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Not available

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Salary Progression

$68,146
PGY-1
$67,000
PGY-2
$69,000
PGY-3
00

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

City & State
Spokane, WA
Metropolitan Area
Spokane, WA Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Pacific
Metropolitan Population
7,688,549

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
101(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$584K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.9K/mo
Median Household Income
$63K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
33.7%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
7,688,549
Median Age
51 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.53
Poverty Rate
26.0%
Unemployment Rate
8.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
81°F
Winter
51°F
Sunny Days
281 days
Precipitation
58"
Humidity
76%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.95
Restaurant Meal
15.4
Gas (per gallon)
$4.95
Gym Membership
49

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$68,146
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$67,471
Value Rating
Average
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
9995400145
NRMP Code:
1758999P0YOG
Total Positions:
8
Interviews:
115
Program Type:
Community-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Judy Swanson
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/23/2026 - 10/16/2026
Interview Period:
11/16/2026 - 1/15/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
225
Min Step 2 Score:
240

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 16

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1758999P0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center
Contact Person:
Jodie Brierley

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
8
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:8

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
240
Years of Graduation Cutoff
3 years
Visa Sponsorship
-
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
9.1%
DO Classification
MODERATE

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