Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Program
Cardiovascular Disease (IM)Community-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Seattle, WA
6
Positions
0.0%
IMG %
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Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1415414001
- Program Type:
- Community-based
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 36
Contact Information
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 45
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2.00
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 50/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 8.30
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 50
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 35
- Female Faculty:
- 20.00%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 5%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship at St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma, WA offers training across 3 tertiary hospitals and an ambulatory clinic. Fellows engage in research, weekly conferences, and teachings. Fellows learn the Virginia Mason Production System model and develop skills to manage diverse cardiovascular cases. CME funds support conference travel and presentations. Electives are offered in years two and three.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Moving allowance
- Housing stipend
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
999 weeks
Salary Progression
$79,043
PGY-1
$79,043
PGY-4
$82,440
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
Demographics & Community
Demographics data not available
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1415414001
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 36
- Program Type:
- Community-based
Contact Information
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 7/2/2026 - 9/14/2026
- Interview Period:
- 9/5/2026 - 11/7/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Previous GME Required:
- Yes
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July 1
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 1756141F0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-2:2PGY-3:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- No Smoking
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 126
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 1 years
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 50.0%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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