University of Washington Program

The Nuclear Medicine Residency Program at the University of Washington is designed for board certified diagnostic radiologists trained in the United States or abroad who seek specialty training, as well as US medical school graduates interested in pursuing a career in Nuclear Medicine. The program offers one-, two-, or three-year residency options approved by the Accreditation Council on Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). Six full-time residents are accepted into the program annually.

Applicants must have completed at least one year of internship in the United States, or alternatively may be eligible for board certification in another specialty. US-trained diagnostic radiologists and international medical graduates with diagnostic radiology certification can apply for one or more years of Nuclear Medicine training. Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 3.

The program provides comprehensive training in all aspects of nuclear medicine imaging and therapy. Trainees learn to integrate nuclear medicine diagnostic scans and therapies into patient care. Emphasis is placed on integrative imaging, identifying imaging findings, and correlating them with clinical management. The faculty are dedicated to teaching trainees to become proficient in nuclear medicine practice.

Application deadlines are rolling, with applications accepted throughout the year. The application must include various documentation such as completed application form, CV, USMLE score reports, medical school transcripts, letters of reference, and a personal statement.

The program is affiliated with five teaching hospitals in Seattle, including the University of Washington Medical Center, Harborview Medical Center, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, and Veterans Affairs Puget Sound Healthcare System.

For international medical graduates interested in board certification, a 4-Year ABR Pathway is available. This pathway allows completion of four years of radiology training at UW Medicine, with the opportunity for nuclear medicine training towards American Board of Radiology (ABR) eligibility.

Overall, the University of Washington Nuclear Medicine Residency Program offers a robust training experience for aspiring nuclear medicine practitioners with a strong emphasis on clinical practice and research advancements in the field.