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University of Washington Program

Rheumatology (IM)University-basedIMG: MODERATE
Seattle, WA
8
Positions
$84,672
PGY1 Salary
12.5%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1505421059
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
8
Interviews:
30

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
J-1 through ECFMG

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
45
Max Hours on Duty:
12
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2.00
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
2.20

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
18
Non-Physician Staff:
1
Part-Time Physicians:
1
Female Faculty:
52.90%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
50%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
5%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

As a global leader in biomedical discovery and clinical care, UW offers unparalleled training for rheumatology fellows. In the first year, fellows work closely with expert clinicians at three mission-driven Seattle hospitals to develop comprehensive clinical skills and knowledge. In the second year, physician-scientist fellows are supported by world-class mentors, and clinically oriented fellows may choose advanced clinical training and specialization, research scholarship, and medical education

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • Subsidized child care
  • On-call meal allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

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
  • MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

999 weeks

Salary Progression

$84,672
PGY-1
$84,672
PGY-4
$87,960
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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

City & State
Seattle, WA

Cost of Living & Housing

Demographics & Community

Demographics data not available

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1505421059
Total Positions:
8
Interviews:
30
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
7/15/2026 - 8/2/2026
Interview Period:
8/25/2026 - 10/13/2026
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:
1918150F0, 1918150F1

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
4
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:4
PGY-2:4

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
12.5%
IMG Classification
MODERATE

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
12.5%
DO Classification
MODERATE

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