AnesthesiologyCommunity-basedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Program

Anesthesiology residency program in Seattle, Washington, sponsored by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health.

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About Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Program

ACGME code
0405412162
Program director
Brooks Ohlson
Location
Seattle, Washington
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
475
Latest cycle
Interview rate
12.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Program is a community-based Anesthesiology residency program in Seattle, Washington, sponsored by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. It offers 6 first-year positions, lower than the typical Anesthesiology program (10).

In the latest application cycle the program received 475 applications and invited about 12.6% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Anesthesiology programs, which interview about 16.4% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Anesthesiology program has 4%. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 52 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research track.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed49%
  • Silver signal: interviewed5%
  • No signal: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
6
Interview rate
12.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates76%
  • US DO graduates24%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women28%
  • Men72%
  • White64%
  • Asian32%
  • Black or African American8%
  • Hispanic or Latino4%

Contact and location

Program director
Brooks Ohlson
Program coordinator
catherine Munoz
Coordinator phone
(206) 341-1637
Program phone
(206) 223-6980
Sponsoring institution
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health

Virginia Mason Medical Center Graduate Medical Education H8-GME 925 Seneca Street Seattle, WA 98111 Open in Google Maps

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Program: frequently asked questions

Does Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Program IMG-friendly?

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Anesthesiology program has 4% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Program offer?

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Program offers 6 first-year Anesthesiology positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Program?

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Program received 475 applications and interviewed about 12.6% of applicants. The typical Anesthesiology program interviews about 16.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Anesthesiology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Do program signals help at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Program?

Applicants who sent Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Program a gold signal received interviews about 49% of the time, silver signals about 5%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

Where is Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Program located?

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Program is located at Virginia Mason Medical Center Graduate Medical Education H8-GME 925 Seneca Street Seattle, WA 98111. Its sponsoring institution is Virginia Mason Franciscan Health.

Who is the program director of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Program?

The program director is Brooks Ohlson. The program coordinator, catherine Munoz, is the usual contact for application questions.

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