Transitional YearCommunity-based

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Program

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

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About Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Program

ACGME code
9995400144
Program director
Margaret Ragland
Location
Seattle, Washington
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
764
Latest cycle
Interview rate
5.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Program is a community-based Transitional Year residency program in Seattle, Washington, sponsored by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health.

In the latest application cycle the program received 764 applications and invited about 5.1% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Transitional Year programs, which interview about 17.6% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Transitional Year program has 0%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 52 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 scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Interview rate
5.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates92%
  • US DO graduates8%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women75%
  • Men25%
  • White50%
  • Asian33%
  • Black or African American17%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander8%

Contact and location

Program director
Margaret Ragland
Program coordinator
Jennifer Rickmar
Coordinator phone
(206) 341-0706
Program phone
(206) 583-6079
Sponsoring institution
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health

Graduate Medical Education H8-GME 925 Seneca Street Seattle, WA 98101-9943 Open in Google Maps

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Program: frequently asked questions

Does Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Program sponsor visas?

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health 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 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 Transitional Year program has 0% IMG residents.

How competitive is Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Program?

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Program received 764 applications and interviewed about 5.1% of applicants. The typical Transitional Year program interviews about 17.6%.

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 score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Transitional Year programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.

Where is Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Program located?

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Program is located at Graduate Medical Education H8-GME 925 Seneca Street Seattle, WA 98101-9943. Its sponsoring institution is Virginia Mason Franciscan Health.

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

The program director is Margaret Ragland. The program coordinator, Jennifer Rickmar, is the usual contact for application questions.