Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
June
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
The UW Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program improves the health of the public through orthopaedic surgery education by training diverse residents to become skilled independent musculoskeletal surgeons that are dedicated to excellence in patient care, service to others, continuous quality improvement, and leadership.
Total Program Size
8
8
8
8
8
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
1918260C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
60
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Application period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
No
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
No
Step 2 required
No
Level 1 required
Yes
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
66
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
28
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.50
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
4
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
25
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Debt management/financial counseling
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Not Available
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Dental insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Resident Shares Cost
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
46
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
6
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
2605421036
Beeper or Home Call
36
30
48
48
99
Program Director
First Name
Stephen
Middle Name
A
Last Name
Kennedy
Degrees
MD
Address
Univ of Washington Sch of Med
Box 359798
325 Ninth Ave
Seattle, WA 98104
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-122.323914 47.603911)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Angela
Middle Name
M
Last Name
Weiss
Address
Harborview Med Ctr
MS 359798 Orthopaedics & Sports Med
325 Ninth Ave
Seattle, WA 98104
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-122.323914 47.603911)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
No
% USMD
95.70
% IMG
0.00
% DO
4.20
% Female
25.20
% Male
74.70
Total Physician
47
Total Non Physician
7
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
23.40
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.10
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 12 | ||
| Year | 18 | ||
| Year | |||
| Year | |||
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $72,564 | 28 | 17 |
| Year 2 | $75,120 | 28 | 17 |
| Year 3 | $77,928 | 28 | 17 |
| Year 4 | $80,964 | 28 | 17 |
| Year 5 | $84,144 | 28 | 17 |
Total Positions
40
Level 2 required
Yes
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-site child care
Housing stipend
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Medical education gap
Clinical experience in the US
Not applicable
1
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
Yes
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://sites.uw.edu/uwgme/policies-procedures/