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University of Washington (Boise) Program

Psychiatry residency program in Boise, Idaho, sponsored by University of Washington School of Medicine.

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About University of Washington (Boise) Program

ACGME code
4001500001
Program director
Caroline Gass
Location
Boise, Idaho
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
359
Latest cycle
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Washington (Boise) Program is a community-based university affiliated Psychiatry residency program in Boise, Idaho, sponsored by University of Washington School of Medicine. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 359 applications.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Psychiatry program has 8%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 65 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
4
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates53%
  • US DO graduates47%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women47%
  • Men53%
  • White87%
  • Asian7%
  • Black or African American7%
  • Hispanic or Latino13%

Contact and location

Program director
Caroline Gass
Program coordinator
Athena Wong
Coordinator phone
(206) 543-6577
Program phone
(919) 423-7048
Sponsoring institution
University of Washington School of Medicine

Boise VA Medical Center Psychiatry Residency Program 500 W Fort St. B116 Boise, ID 83702 Open in Google Maps

University of Washington (Boise) Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Washington (Boise) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Washington (Boise) 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 (Boise) Program IMG-friendly?

University of Washington (Boise) Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does University of Washington (Boise) Program offer?

University of Washington (Boise) Program offers 4 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Washington (Boise) 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 (Boise) Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.

Where is University of Washington (Boise) Program located?

University of Washington (Boise) Program is located at Boise VA Medical Center Psychiatry Residency Program 500 W Fort St. B116 Boise, ID 83702. Its sponsoring institution is University of Washington School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of University of Washington (Boise) Program?

The program director is Caroline Gass. The program coordinator, Athena Wong, is the usual contact for application questions.