Swedish Medical Center/First Hill Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in Seattle, Washington, sponsored by Swedish Medical Center.
See how you matchAbout Swedish Medical Center/First Hill Program
- ACGME code
- 1205431326
- Program director
- Benjamin Davis
- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 11
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 490
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 41.8%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 0%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- None
- For residents
Swedish Medical Center/First Hill Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in Seattle, Washington, sponsored by Swedish Medical Center. It offers 11 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 490 applications and invited about 41.8% 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 64 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care 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 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
- 11
- Interview rate
- 41.8%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 2
- Visa sponsorship
- None
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates85%
- US DO graduates15%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women91%
- Men6%
- White45%
- Asian55%
- Black or African American3%
- Hispanic or Latino6%
- Other3%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Benjamin Davis
- Program coordinator
- Liz Stahl
- Coordinator phone
- (206) 215-2602
- Program phone
- (206) 218-9456
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Swedish Medical Center
1401 Madison Street Suite 100 Seattle, WA 98104 Open in Google Maps
Swedish Medical Center/First Hill Program: frequently asked questions
Does Swedish Medical Center/First Hill Program sponsor visas?
Swedish Medical Center/First Hill 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 Swedish Medical Center/First Hill Program IMG-friendly?
Swedish Medical Center/First Hill 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 Swedish Medical Center/First Hill Program offer?
Swedish Medical Center/First Hill Program offers 11 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 10 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Swedish Medical Center/First Hill Program?
Swedish Medical Center/First Hill Program received 490 applications and interviewed about 41.8% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Swedish Medical Center/First Hill Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Swedish Medical Center/First Hill Program's Step 2 CK score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.
Where is Swedish Medical Center/First Hill Program located?
Swedish Medical Center/First Hill Program is located at 1401 Madison Street Suite 100 Seattle, WA 98104. Its sponsoring institution is Swedish Medical Center.
Who is the program director of Swedish Medical Center/First Hill Program?
The program director is Benjamin Davis. The program coordinator, Liz Stahl, is the usual contact for application questions.