Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
No
Special Features
The Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship at the University of Washington provides training in the fundamentals of clinical geriatric psychiatry and qualifies graduates for board certification eligibility in geriatric psychiatry. Fellows train with faculty in academic settings known for excellence, allowing fellows to grow in clinical expertise, teaching, leadership, and innovation in the field. psychiatry.uw.edu/fellowship/geriatric-psychiatry-fellowship
Total Program Size
2
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
Yes
If Yes, indicate the required number of years of previous GME
4
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
6
Required letters of recommendation
2
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Application period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
No
Step 2 required
No
Level 1 required
No
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
H-1B visa
F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)
Part-time Paid Physicians
1
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
40
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
12
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
2.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
3
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
80
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
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
Resident Shares Cost
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
999
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
84
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
4075421037
Program Director
First Name
Lucy
Middle Name
Y
Last Name
Wang
Degrees
MD
Address
VA Puget Sound Health Care System
Mental Hlth Service (S-116-MHC)
1660 S Columbian Way
Seattle, WA 98108
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-122.309442 47.56453)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Athena
Last Name
Wong
Degrees
BA
Address
Univ of Washington Sch of Med
Box 356560
1959 NE Pacific St
Seattle, WA 98195
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-122.306831 47.649423)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
No
Total Physician
12
Total Non Physician
3
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
63.60
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
5.70
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Year 2 | |||
| Year 3 | |||
| Year 4 | |||
| Year 5 | $84,144 | 28 | 17 |
| Year 6 | $87,768 | 28 | 17 |
Total Positions
2
Level 2 required
No
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Subsidized child care
Housing stipend
Free parking
Medical education gap
Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
July Start Date
1
August Start Date
1
Not applicable
1
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
No
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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