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University of Washington Program

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

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About University of Washington Program

ACGME code
1405421434
Program director
John Choe
Location
Seattle, Washington
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
39
First-year spots
Applicants
1,515
Latest cycle
Interview rate
18.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
3%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Washington Program is a university Based Internal Medicine residency program in Seattle, Washington, sponsored by University of Washington School of Medicine. It offers 39 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,515 applications and invited about 18.9% 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 3% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 58 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, primary care, research, rural 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
39
Interview rate
18.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates95%
  • US DO graduates2%
  • US IMGs1%
  • Non-US IMGs2%

Demographics

  • Women68%
  • Men31%
  • White49%
  • Asian41%
  • Black or African American5%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native1%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
John Choe
Program coordinator
Kelli Corning
Coordinator phone
(206) 543-3605
Sponsoring institution
University of Washington School of Medicine

Department of Medicine Box 356421 Seattle, WA 98195 Open in Google Maps

University of Washington Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Washington Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Washington 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 Program IMG-friendly?

About 3% of residents at University of Washington 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 Program offer?

University of Washington Program offers 39 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 39 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Washington Program?

University of Washington Program received 1,515 applications and interviewed about 18.9% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of 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 University of Washington 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 Program located?

University of Washington Program is located at Department of Medicine Box 356421 Seattle, WA 98195. Its sponsoring institution is University of Washington School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of University of Washington Program?

The program director is John Choe. The program coordinator, Kelli Corning, is the usual contact for application questions.

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