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University of Washington Program

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

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About University of Washington Program

ACGME code
1805421117
Program director
Natalie Weathered
Location
Seattle, Washington
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
10
First-year spots
Applicants
667
Latest cycle
Interview rate
21%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
12%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Washington Program is a university Based Neurology residency program in Seattle, Washington, sponsored by University of Washington School of Medicine. It offers 10 first-year positions, higher than the typical Neurology program (6).

In the latest application cycle the program received 667 applications and invited about 21% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Neurology programs, which interview about 12.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 12% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Neurology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 58 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • 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: interviewed15%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
10
Interview rate
21%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates81%
  • US DO graduates8%
  • US IMGs4%
  • Non-US IMGs8%

Demographics

  • Women50%
  • Men50%
  • White65%
  • Asian27%
  • Black or African American4%
  • Hispanic or Latino15%
  • Other15%

Contact and location

Program director
Natalie Weathered
Program coordinator
Stella White
Coordinator phone
(206) 616-5207
Sponsoring institution
University of Washington School of Medicine

Univ of Washington School of Medicine Department of Neurology Box 356465, 1959 NE Pacific St. 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 12% of residents at University of Washington Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Neurology program has 20% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does University of Washington Program offer?

University of Washington Program offers 10 first-year Neurology positions, and 10 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Washington Program?

University of Washington Program received 667 applications and interviewed about 21% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.

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 Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.

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 15%.

Where is University of Washington Program located?

University of Washington Program is located at Univ of Washington School of Medicine Department of Neurology Box 356465, 1959 NE Pacific St. 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 Natalie Weathered. The program coordinator, Stella White, is the usual contact for application questions.

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