OphthalmologyUniversity Based

University of Washington Program

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

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About University of Washington Program

ACGME code
2405421159
Program director
Parisa Taravati
Location
Seattle, Washington
Data updated
October 3, 2026
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

University of Washington Program is a university Based Ophthalmology residency program in Seattle, Washington, sponsored by University of Washington School of Medicine.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Ophthalmology program has 0%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 60 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
  • 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%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

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

Demographics

  • Women33%
  • Men67%
  • White67%
  • Asian33%
  • Black or African American13%
  • Hispanic or Latino7%
  • Other7%

Contact and location

Program director
Parisa Taravati
Program coordinator
Myduyen Ngo
Coordinator phone
(206) 685-1601
Program phone
(206) 616-1768
Sponsoring institution
University of Washington School of Medicine

Dept of Ophthalmology Box 359608 325 Ninth Avenue Seattle, WA 98104-2499 Open in Google Maps

University of Washington Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Washington Program sponsor visas?

University of Washington 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 University of Washington Program IMG-friendly?

University of Washington Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Ophthalmology program has 0% IMG residents.

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. Unlock the screening details above to see it.

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 Dept of Ophthalmology Box 359608 325 Ninth Avenue Seattle, WA 98104-2499. Its sponsoring institution is University of Washington School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of University of Washington Program?

The program director is Parisa Taravati. The program coordinator, Myduyen Ngo, is the usual contact for application questions.

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