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Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Program

Radiology-Diagnostic residency program in Seattle, Washington, sponsored by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health.

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About Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Program

ACGME code
4205412206
Program director
Julie Gibbons
Location
Seattle, Washington
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
555
Latest cycle
Interview rate
8.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Program is a community-based Radiology-Diagnostic residency program in Seattle, Washington, sponsored by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. It offers 2 first-year positions, lower than the typical Radiology-Diagnostic program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 555 applications and invited about 8.8% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Radiology-Diagnostic programs, which interview about 14% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Radiology-Diagnostic program has 4%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 40 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
  • 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: interviewed63%
  • Silver signal: interviewed35%
  • No signal: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed17%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed2%
Positions offered
2
Interview rate
8.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 1
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates75%
  • US DO graduates25%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women8%
  • Men92%
  • White67%
  • Asian50%

Contact and location

Program director
Julie Gibbons
Program coordinator
Bobbi Boucek
Coordinator phone
(206) 341-0534
Program phone
(206) 341-0128
Sponsoring institution
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health

Virginia Mason Medical Center Graduate Medical Education 925 Seneca Street H8-GME Seattle, WA 98111-9943 Open in Google Maps

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Program: frequently asked questions

Does Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Program IMG-friendly?

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Radiology-Diagnostic program has 4% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Program offer?

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Program offers 2 first-year Radiology-Diagnostic positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Program?

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Program received 555 applications and interviewed about 8.8% of applicants. The typical Radiology-Diagnostic program interviews about 14%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Radiology-Diagnostic programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 257.

Do program signals help at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Program?

Applicants who sent Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Program a gold signal received interviews about 63% of the time, silver signals about 35%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

Where is Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Program located?

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Program is located at Virginia Mason Medical Center Graduate Medical Education 925 Seneca Street H8-GME Seattle, WA 98111-9943. Its sponsoring institution is Virginia Mason Franciscan Health.

Who is the program director of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Program?

The program director is Julie Gibbons. The program coordinator, Bobbi Boucek, is the usual contact for application questions.

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