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Swedish Medical Center/First Hill Program

Family Medicine residency program in Seattle, Washington, sponsored by Swedish Medical Center.

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About 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
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.