Web Address
http://depts.washington.edu/surgery
Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Will be accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
June
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features

The University of Washington general surgery residency program offers both research and clinical tracks in the match. We support a global and rural health track option. Trainees receive an allowance in the sum of $7000, intended to offset the cost of living in Seattle. The allowance is included in the total compensation schedule which is paid out in each pay check throughout the academic year.

Total Program Size
23
14
8
8
7
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
Yes
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
1918440P0
1918440C0
1918440P3
1918440C1
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
100
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Application period 2026-2027
-
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Step 2 required
No
Level 1 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)
Part-time Paid Physicians
9
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
4
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
80
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
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
7
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
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Debt management/financial counseling
International experience/global health
Resident/fellow retreats
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
Yes
Special Tracks
Research track/fellowship (non-ACGME accredited)
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
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
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
999
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
University of Washington Medical Center-Montlake
Research rotation
Optional
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
4405421348
Beeper or Home Call
0
16
28
40
40
Program Director
First Name
Rebecca
Middle Name
Prince
Last Name
Petersen
Degrees
MD, PhD, MS
Address

Univ of Washington Sch of Med
Dept of Surgery Box 356410
1959 NE Pacific St
Seattle, WA 98195
United States

Email Address
[email protected]
Geolocation
POINT (-122.306831 47.649423)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Joanna
Middle Name
M
Last Name
Ames
Degrees
BA
Address

Univ of Washington
Dept of Surgery Box 356410
1959 NE Pacific St
Seattle, WA 98195-6410
United States

Email Address
[email protected]
Geolocation
POINT (-122.306831 47.649423)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
No
% USMD
95.10
% IMG
2.70
% DO
2.10
% Female
44.40
% Male
55.50
Total Physician
125
Total Non Physician
67
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
35.30
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
2.00
Call Schedule
Frequency Duration Weeks/Months
Year 4
Year 36
Year 24
Year 12
Year 12
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
Year 6
Year 7
Year 8
Year 9
Year 10
Total Positions
60
Level 2 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
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
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
3
Medical education gap
Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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