Why Choose
University of Washington
Pathology Residency Program?

45 Years of Training Excellence! The first “official” residency class began in 1959. Since then we have trained nearly 435 professionals to lead the field in clinical practice and research in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology across the United States and around the world. Our program has participated in the National Residency Matching Program since 1972.

Nationally-respected faculty who bring a broad approach to the study of pathology, including subspecialty expertise in all of the human tissues and systems, aging, cytogenetics, blood banking, cancer, environmental pathology, clinical chemistry, coagulation, comparative pathology, computerized systems, forensics, hematopathology, image analysis, immunology, inflammation, molecular diagnostics, neurology and neuropathology, pediatrics and perinatal pathology, ultrastructure, virology, surgical and autopsy pathology.

Flexible training program that addresses the diverse needs of our residents. Based on a four-year combined program, residents learn a solid core of basic knowledge, as well as tailor elective time to meet their specific subspecialty or research interests.

Clinical training in the world-renowned hospital facilities affiliated with the University of Washington including the University of Washington Medical Center, Harborview Medical Center, VA Puget Sound Health Care System, Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center, and Swedish Medical Center. More than 2,000 beds provide 1,600 autopsies (including 900 forensic cases) and 55,000 surgical and 75,000 cytology specimens each year. More than 7.7 million clinical laboratory tests are done each year. Elective studies are available at most of the medical facilities in the Puget Sound region. Part of the University of Washington School of Medicine, which U.S. News and World Report has rated as the #1 primary-care medical school in the country. UWMC and many of its clinical services are among the top 10 in the country.

Abundant opportunities for advanced study in clinical research, basic science and experimental pathology. Clinical fellowships include bone and soft tissue pathology, clinical chemistry, cytopathology, dermatopathology, gastrointestinal pathology, hematology/hematopathology, microbiology, neuropathology, pediatric pathology, renal pathology, surgical pathology, and virology. Research fellowships are available under training grants in aging, carcinogenesis, vascular biology, arteriosclerosis, and environmental pathology. The Departments of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine consistently rank in the top three nationwide for federal research funding.

Seattle, a metropolitan center of 2.8 million people, is thriving as the hub of the Pacific Northwest and a key center for Pacific Rim international trade. It is beautifully situated on the shores of Puget Sound between the coastal Olympic Mountain range and the Cascades. Recreational opportunities are limitless - all within an hour's drive of the University. Seattle offers a cornucopia of cultural entertainment in music, theater, literature and the arts. For the sports fans there are professional football, baseball, basketball and semi-pro hockey teams, as well as the Pac-10 favorite UW Huskies! All of this in a temperate climate and only 36 inches of rain annually.

Residency Webpage Editor: Michelle Rickard, Residency Manager