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Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Program

Surgery residency program in Seattle, Washington, sponsored by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health.

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About Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Program

ACGME code
4405412349
Program director
Damon Pierce
Location
Seattle, Washington
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
922
Latest cycle
Interview rate
11.6%
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 Surgery residency program in Seattle, Washington, sponsored by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. It offers 5 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 922 applications and invited about 11.6% 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 sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 53 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
5
Interview rate
11.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women75%
  • Men25%
  • White59%
  • Asian28%
  • Black or African American9%
  • Hispanic or Latino6%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native3%

Contact and location

Program director
Damon Pierce
Program coordinator
Heather Seabott
Coordinator phone
(206) 341-1297
Program phone
(206) 625-7373
Sponsoring institution
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health

Virginia Mason Medical Center 925 Seneca St H8-GME Seattle, WA 98111 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 Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Program offers 5 first-year Surgery positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Program?

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Program received 922 applications and interviewed about 11.6% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

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

Where is Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Program located?

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

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

The program director is Damon Pierce. The program coordinator, Heather Seabott, is the usual contact for application questions.

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