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University of Washington Program

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

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About University of Washington Program

ACGME code
4405421348
Program director
Rebecca Petersen
Location
Seattle, Washington
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
1,310
Latest cycle
Interview rate
6.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
2%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

University of Washington Program is a university Based Surgery residency program in Seattle, Washington, sponsored by University of Washington School of Medicine. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,310 applications and invited about 6.3% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 2% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 80 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research and rural tracks.

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
8
Interview rate
6.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates98%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs2%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women65%
  • Men35%
  • White55%
  • Asian21%
  • Black or African American18%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander2%
  • Other9%

Contact and location

Program director
Rebecca Petersen
Program coordinator
Joanna Ames
Coordinator phone
(206) 543-3654
Program phone
(206) 368-1070
Sponsoring institution
University of Washington School of Medicine

1959 NE Pacific Street Box 356410 Seattle, WA 98195 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 2% of residents at University of Washington Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% 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 Surgery positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Washington Program?

University of Washington Program received 1,310 applications and interviewed about 6.3% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

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 Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is University of Washington Program located?

University of Washington Program is located at 1959 NE Pacific Street Box 356410 Seattle, WA 98195. Its sponsoring institution is University of Washington School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of University of Washington Program?

The program director is Rebecca Petersen. The program coordinator, Joanna Ames, is the usual contact for application questions.

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