Kaiser Permanente Washington Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in Seattle, Washington, sponsored by Kaiser Permanente Washington.
See how you matchAbout Kaiser Permanente Washington Program
- ACGME code
- 1205421327
- Program director
- Carla Ainsworth
- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 6
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 405
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 26.2%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 0%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- None
- For residents
Kaiser Permanente Washington Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Seattle, Washington, sponsored by Kaiser Permanente Washington. It offers 6 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 405 applications and invited about 26.2% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.
None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Family Medicine program has 22%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.
Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care and women's health tracks.
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
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 6
- Interview rate
- 26.2%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- None
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates72%
- US DO graduates28%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women78%
- Men22%
- White28%
- Asian44%
- Black or African American22%
- Hispanic or Latino6%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander6%
- Other6%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Carla Ainsworth
- Program coordinator
- Lisa Luu
- Coordinator phone
- (206) 326-3769
- Program phone
- (206) 326-3585
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Kaiser Permanente Washington
Family Medicine Residency 125 16th Avenue East, CSB-545 Seattle, WA 98112 Open in Google Maps
Kaiser Permanente Washington Program: frequently asked questions
Does Kaiser Permanente Washington Program sponsor visas?
Kaiser Permanente Washington Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.
Is Kaiser Permanente Washington Program IMG-friendly?
Kaiser Permanente Washington Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents.
How many residency positions does Kaiser Permanente Washington Program offer?
Kaiser Permanente Washington Program offers 6 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Kaiser Permanente Washington Program?
Kaiser Permanente Washington Program received 405 applications and interviewed about 26.2% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Kaiser Permanente Washington Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Kaiser Permanente Washington Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.
Where is Kaiser Permanente Washington Program located?
Kaiser Permanente Washington Program is located at Family Medicine Residency 125 16th Avenue East, CSB-545 Seattle, WA 98112. Its sponsoring institution is Kaiser Permanente Washington.
Who is the program director of Kaiser Permanente Washington Program?
The program director is Carla Ainsworth. The program coordinator, Lisa Luu, is the usual contact for application questions.