SurgeryCommunity-based

Swedish Medical Center/First Hill Program

Surgery residency program in Seattle, Washington, sponsored by Swedish Medical Center.

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About Swedish Medical Center/First Hill Program

ACGME code
4405432347
Program director
Marc Horton
Location
Seattle, Washington
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
733
Latest cycle
Interview rate
13.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Swedish Medical Center/First Hill Program is a community-based Surgery residency program in Seattle, Washington, sponsored by Swedish Medical Center. It offers 5 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 733 applications and invited about 13.5% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Surgery program has 9.1%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B 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
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
5
Interview rate
13.5%
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

  • Women41%
  • Men59%
  • White69%
  • Asian31%
  • Black or African American3%
  • Hispanic or Latino3%

Contact and location

Program director
Marc Horton
Program coordinator
Claire Travis
Coordinator phone
(206) 215-4253
Sponsoring institution
Swedish Medical Center

747 Broadway Heath Building, 10th Floor, Suite 1003 Seattle, WA 98122-4307 Open in Google Maps

Swedish Medical Center/First Hill Program: frequently asked questions

Does Swedish Medical Center/First Hill Program sponsor visas?

Swedish Medical Center/First Hill 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 Swedish Medical Center/First Hill Program IMG-friendly?

Swedish Medical Center/First Hill Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Swedish Medical Center/First Hill Program offer?

Swedish Medical Center/First Hill Program offers 5 first-year Surgery positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Swedish Medical Center/First Hill Program?

Swedish Medical Center/First Hill Program received 733 applications and interviewed about 13.5% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Swedish Medical Center/First Hill Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Swedish Medical Center/First Hill Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is Swedish Medical Center/First Hill Program located?

Swedish Medical Center/First Hill Program is located at 747 Broadway Heath Building, 10th Floor, Suite 1003 Seattle, WA 98122-4307. Its sponsoring institution is Swedish Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Swedish Medical Center/First Hill Program?

The program director is Marc Horton. The program coordinator, Claire Travis, is the usual contact for application questions.

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