Surgery University of Washington Residency Program
Minimum requirements
Notes and additional requirements:
Notes and additional requirements: Official USMLE transcript with Step 1 & 2 scores (score reports will not be accepted) required. USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 scores of 220 or better on each. The exam(s) must have been taken in the last three years and you must have passed all parts of the exam (including clinical knowledge and clinical skills (if applicable)) on the first attempt. Three letters of recommendation.
Step 2: Absolute Cut-off 225
Step 2: Preferred minimum 240
US clinical experience (months) not specified as a requirement months
Graduation within (years)7
Step 1, 2(CK) on first attemptRequired
ECFMG for interview Required
Complete application by
2027 season dates will be
updated in Aug-Sep 2026
updated in Aug-Sep 2026
VisaJ1 and H1
Notes and additional requirements:
Notes and additional requirements: Official USMLE transcript with Step 1 & 2 scores (score reports will not be accepted) required. USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 scores of 220 or better on each. The exam(s) must have been taken in the last three years and you must have passed all parts of the exam (including clinical knowledge and clinical skills (if applicable)) on the first attempt. Three letters of recommendation.
Contact information
Program directorRebecca Petersen
Contact personJoanna Ames
Contact phone(206) 543-3687
Contact emailjames17@uw.edu
Program information
Setting typeAccredited lengthPositions by year
University hospital5 years23/14/8/8/8
University hospital5 years23/14/8/8/8
Main residency Match positions. offered(#unfilled)
1918440P3Surg-Prelim/1yr14(10)
1918440C0categorical4
1918440C1research4
Main Match unfilled past 3 yearsYes
1918440P0Surg-Prelim/2yr 2025 3(1)
1918440P0Surg-Prelim/2yr 2024 3(1)
1918440P3Surg-Prelim/1yr2026 14(10)
1918440P3Surg-Prelim/1yr 2025 12(6)
1918440P3Surg-Prelim/1yr 2024 12(7)
%IMGs( US/ Non-US)
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Contact information
Program directorRebecca Petersen
Contact personJoanna Ames
Contact phone(206) 543-3687
Contact emailjames17@uw.edu