Family MedicineCommunity-based university affiliated

Kaiser Permanente Washington Program

Family Medicine residency program in Seattle, Washington, sponsored by Kaiser Permanente Washington.

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About 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
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.