Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Program
SurgeryCommunity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Seattle, WA(Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA MSA Metro)
31
Positions
#105
Specialty Rank
$71,580
PGY1 Salary
3.2%
IMG %
#105
Surgery Ranking
71st Percentile
Top 29% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4405412349
- NRMP Code:
- 1756440P0
- Program Type:
- Community-based
- Total Positions:
- 31
- Interviews:
- 120
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 9
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.90
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 29
- Female Faculty:
- 24.1%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
monogramed lab coats, monthly meal allowance, licensure. housing, phone, and education stipend. Free parking
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
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$71,580
PGY-1
$74,046
PGY-2
$76,534
PGY-3
$80,585
PGY-4
$83,564
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
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
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 118(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $549K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.8K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $62K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 30.1%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 7,688,549
- Median Age
- 38 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.59
- Poverty Rate
- 8.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 8.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
78°F
Winter
48°F
Sunny Days
281 days
Precipitation
44"
Humidity
63%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.82
Restaurant Meal
14.98
Gas (per gallon)
$4.82
Gym Membership
48
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4405412349
- NRMP Code:
- 1756440P0
- Total Positions:
- 31
- Interviews:
- 120
- Program Type:
- Community-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Lily C Chang
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 10/23/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/9/2026 - 12/18/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 210
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
- June Start Date:
- June 1
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1756440P0, 1756440C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
- Contact Person:
- Heather M Seabott
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 11
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:11PGY-2:5PGY-3:5PGY-4:5PGY-5:5
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 20
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 3.2%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 1st percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 3.2%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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