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Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Program

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

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About Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Program

ACGME code
4805400156
Program director
Will Fuller
Location
Seattle, Washington
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Applicants
101
Latest cycle
Interview rate
25.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
20%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

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

In the latest application cycle the program received 101 applications and invited about 25.7% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Urology interview rate of 25.1%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 20% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Urology programs. 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
  • Application deadline
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Interview rate
25.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates80%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs20%

Contact and location

Program director
Will Fuller
Program coordinator
Nicole Culver
Coordinator phone
(206) 583-6079
Program phone
(206) 341-0526
Sponsoring institution
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health

Virginia Mason Medical Center 1100 Ninth Avenue 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?

About 20% of residents at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Urology program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How competitive is Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Program?

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Program received 101 applications and interviewed about 25.7% of applicants. The typical Urology program interviews about 25.1%.

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 Urology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 256.

Where is Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Program located?

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Program is located at Virginia Mason Medical Center 1100 Ninth Avenue 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 Will Fuller. The program coordinator, Nicole Culver, is the usual contact for application questions.

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