University of Washington Program

The University of Washington Pathology-anatomic and clinical residency program offers comprehensive training across a wide range of cases with knowledgeable faculty at several affiliated hospitals, including UW Medical Center, Harborview Medical Center, and Seattle Children's Hospital. The program is recognized for its outstanding diagnostic, educational, and research activities accredited by ACGME for 35 years. Residents have flexible learning experiences in anatomic and clinical pathology with diverse fellowship opportunities.

The program aims to prioritize patient care, support residents in their career development, recruit individuals committed to excellence, promote lifelong learning and critical thinking, and encourage a healthy work-life balance. Diversity is considered integral, promoting inclusion and equity in residency training.

Application requirements include completing the ERAS application, submitting a CV, medical school transcript, MSPE, personal statement, USMLE/COMLEX transcript, and three letters of recommendation with at least one from a pathologist. The program receives around 400-600 applications annually and interviews approximately 100 candidates for 6-7 positions.

For IMGs, an ECFMG certificate isn't required to apply, but certification is necessary before the match for ranking consideration. The program supports J-1 visa sponsorship for IMGs.

The residency offers various tracks such as AP/CP, AP/NP, AP-only, CP-only, and a Physician-Scientist Research Program, each with detailed curricula and objectives. Residents benefit from extensive teaching opportunities, diverse rotation sites, research training options, conferences, mentorship, and benefits like stipends, meal reimbursement, travel funds, and professional leave allowances. Residents are allotted paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays along with access to wellness services and childcare resources.

The residency rotation locations include UW Medical Center, Harborview Medical Center, VA Puget Sound Health Care System, Seattle Children's Hospital, Bloodworks Northwest, and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, providing a rich exposure to various specialties within pathology and laboratory medicine.