Pathology-Anatomic and ClinicalUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

University of Washington Program

Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Seattle, Washington, sponsored by University of Washington School of Medicine.

ACGME code
3005421367
Program director
Joshua Lieberman
Location
Seattle, Washington
Data updated
October 3, 2026
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About University of Washington Program

Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
663
Latest cycle
Interview rate
17.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
20%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents
PGY-1 salary
$87,708
Per year

University of Washington Program is a university Based Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Seattle, Washington, sponsored by University of Washington School of Medicine. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 663 applications and invited about 17.2% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, which interview about 11.3% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 20% of current residents, compared with a median of 40% across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

First-year residents earn $87,708 (the Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical median is $71,664) with 28 vacation days. Residents work about 47 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
  • 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: interviewed12%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
8
Positions filled
8
Applications received
663
Interview rate
17.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Virtual interviews
Yes
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
F-1 students accepted
Yes
Osteopathic recognition
No

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates73%
  • US DO graduates8%
  • US IMGs8%
  • Non-US IMGs12%

Demographics

  • Women69%
  • Men27%
  • White54%
  • Asian35%
  • Black or African American8%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%
  • Other4%

Training, salary and benefits

YearResidentsSalaryVacation daysSick days
PGY-18$87,7082817
PGY-27$88,8362817
PGY-36$90,6722817
PGY-45$92,9762817
PGY-5$95,3522817
Hours per week (PGY-1)
47
Days off per week
2.2
Longest shift
24 hours
Lecture hours per week
8
Moonlighting allowed
Yes
Research rotation
No
Job placement help
No

Tracks

Research

Educational opportunities

  • Debt management or financial counseling
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Health systems leadership skills curriculum
  • International experience/global health
  • Off-campus electives

What graduates do next

  • Fellowship training83%
  • Academic medicine11%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Joshua Lieberman
Program coordinator
Hazel McMahan
Coordinator phone
(206) 221-1847
Program phone
(206) 598-6400
Sponsoring institution
University of Washington School of Medicine

1959 NE Pacific Street Campus Box 356100 Seattle, WA 98195-6100 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?

About 20% of residents at University of Washington Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program has 40% 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 8 first-year Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Washington Program?

University of Washington Program received 663 applications and interviewed about 17.2% of applicants. The typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program interviews about 11.3%.

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 Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 247.

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 12%.

What is the PGY-1 salary at University of Washington Program?

First-year residents at University of Washington Program earn $87,708 a year and receive 28 vacation days. First-year residents work about 47 hours a week.

Where is University of Washington Program located?

University of Washington Program is located at 1959 NE Pacific Street Campus Box 356100 Seattle, WA 98195-6100. Its sponsoring institution is University of Washington School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of University of Washington Program?

The program director is Joshua Lieberman. The program coordinator, Hazel McMahan, is the usual contact for application questions.

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