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Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Seattle, Washington, sponsored by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health.

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About Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Program

ACGME code
1405412435
Program director
Brandee Grooms
Location
Seattle, Washington
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
1,431
Latest cycle
Interview rate
14.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Program is a community-based Internal Medicine residency program in Seattle, Washington, sponsored by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. It offers 6 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,431 applications and invited about 14.7% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 53 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 minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
6
Interview rate
14.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates71%
  • US DO graduates29%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women50%
  • Men50%
  • White50%
  • Asian38%
  • Black or African American3%
  • Hispanic or Latino12%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native6%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander3%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Brandee Grooms
Program coordinator
Jennifer Rickmar
Coordinator phone
(206) 341-0706
Program phone
(206) 371-6544
Sponsoring institution
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health

925 Seneca Street, Mailstop H8-GME Seattle, WA 98101 Open in Google Maps

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Program: frequently asked questions

Does Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Program sponsor visas?

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health 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 Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Program IMG-friendly?

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Program offer?

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Program offers 6 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Program?

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Program received 1,431 applications and interviewed about 14.7% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Virginia Mason Franciscan Health 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 Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Program located?

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Program is located at 925 Seneca Street, Mailstop H8-GME Seattle, WA 98101. Its sponsoring institution is Virginia Mason Franciscan Health.

Who is the program director of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Program?

The program director is Brandee Grooms. The program coordinator, Jennifer Rickmar, is the usual contact for application questions.

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