Neurological SurgeryUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

University of Washington Program

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

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About University of Washington Program

ACGME code
1605421090
Program director
Ali Ravanpay
Location
Seattle, Washington
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
286
Latest cycle
Interview rate
14.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

University of Washington Program is a university Based Neurological Surgery residency program in Seattle, Washington, sponsored by University of Washington School of Medicine. It offers 4 first-year positions, higher than the typical Neurological Surgery program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 286 applications and invited about 14.7% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Neurological Surgery interview rate of 14.3%.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Neurological Surgery program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 80 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
4
Interview rate
14.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women52%
  • Men48%
  • White67%
  • Asian19%
  • Black or African American10%
  • Hispanic or Latino10%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander5%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Ali Ravanpay
Program coordinator
Megan Osika-Dass
Coordinator phone
(206) 744-9316
Program phone
(206) 744-9300
Sponsoring institution
University of Washington School of Medicine

Harborview Medical Center-UW Medicine 325 Ninth Avenue Box 359924 Seattle, WA 98104 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 and H-1B 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?

University of Washington Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Neurological Surgery program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does University of Washington Program offer?

University of Washington Program offers 4 first-year Neurological Surgery positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Washington Program?

University of Washington Program received 286 applications and interviewed about 14.7% of applicants. The typical Neurological Surgery program interviews about 14.3%.

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 Neurological Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 256.

Do program signals help at University of Washington Program?

Applicants who sent University of Washington Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

Where is University of Washington Program located?

University of Washington Program is located at Harborview Medical Center-UW Medicine 325 Ninth Avenue Box 359924 Seattle, WA 98104. Its sponsoring institution is University of Washington School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of University of Washington Program?

The program director is Ali Ravanpay. The program coordinator, Megan Osika-Dass, is the usual contact for application questions.

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