Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

University of Washington [Boise] Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Boise, Idaho, sponsored by University of Washington School of Medicine.

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About University of Washington [Boise] Program

ACGME code
1401512544
Program director
Melissa Hagman
Location
Boise, Idaho
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
12
First-year spots
Applicants
704
Latest cycle
Interview rate
28.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
5%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Washington [Boise] Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Boise, Idaho, sponsored by University of Washington School of Medicine. It offers 12 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 704 applications and invited about 28.7% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 5% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 55 hours a week in their first year.

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
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
12
Interview rate
28.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates60%
  • US DO graduates35%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs5%

Demographics

  • Women38%
  • Men63%
  • White83%
  • Asian18%
  • Hispanic or Latino13%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Melissa Hagman
Program coordinator
Tanya Conger
Coordinator phone
(208) 422-1314
Program phone
(208) 695-9827
Sponsoring institution
University of Washington School of Medicine

Boise VA Medical Center 500 W Fort St #111R Boise, ID 83702-0000 Open in Google Maps

University of Washington [Boise] Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Washington [Boise] Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Washington [Boise] Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is University of Washington [Boise] Program IMG-friendly?

About 5% of residents at University of Washington [Boise] Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does University of Washington [Boise] Program offer?

University of Washington [Boise] Program offers 12 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 12 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Washington [Boise] Program?

University of Washington [Boise] Program received 704 applications and interviewed about 28.7% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Washington [Boise] Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has University of Washington [Boise] Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is University of Washington [Boise] Program located?

University of Washington [Boise] Program is located at Boise VA Medical Center 500 W Fort St #111R Boise, ID 83702-0000. Its sponsoring institution is University of Washington School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of University of Washington [Boise] Program?

The program director is Melissa Hagman. The program coordinator, Tanya Conger, is the usual contact for application questions.

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