Pathology Residency Program
Application Checklist
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Benjamin Hoch, MD Assoc. Professor, Pathology Director, Pathology Residency Program Box 356100 (206) 598-4933 |
Petrie M. Rainey, MD PhD Professor, Laboratory Medicine Director, Laboratory Medicine Training Program Box 357110 (206) 598-6131 |
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Michelle Rickard Academic Programs Manager Box 356100 (206) 598-4933 FAX: (206) 598-7321 |
University of Washington Pathology Residency Program 1959 NE Pacific, UWMC Room NE140J Seattle, WA 98195-6100 |
2010 Resident Position Agreement
We only accept applications through ERAS and for applicants registered for the NRMP Match. We look for candidates with excellent academic performance and a strong interest in pursuing pathology as the next step in their career.
Your application is complete when we receive the following through ERAS:
- ERAS Common Application Form (CAF)
- Personal Statement (1-2 pages)
- Official Medical School Transcripts
- Medical Student Performance Evaluation (Dean's Letter)
- Three Letters of Reference - from faculty members, mentors, or supervisors who can address your performance and your commitment to the study of pathology
- USMLE Scores (or equivalent) - report for all steps taken as they become available, pass on first attempt
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International Medical Graduates (in addition):
- ECFMG Status Certificate (not Status Report)
- Visa Status
We are frequently asked for specific criteria for International Medical Graduates. Historically, IMG candidates who have been invited to interview have had a majority of the following characteristics:
- USMLE Scores (all steps taken) above 200 (80) on the first attempt
- Pass on the CSA (Effective 1999)
- Medical school graduation less than 5 years ago
- At least one year paid experience within US medical system (preferably in pathology-related specialty) OR post-MD study (PhD or Masters)
- The UW School of Medicine accepts foreign national physicians who meet UW Eligibility and Selection requirements into its accredited residency and fellowship programs. Foreign nationals requiring visa sponsorship must obtain a J-1 visa sponsored by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG). The UW does not generally provide H-1B sponsorship for residents or fellows in its clinical training programs unless the resident/fellow is otherwise ineligible for a J-1 visa. Requests for H-1B visa sponsorship are reviewed on a case-by-case basis and are subject to approval by the UW GME Office and the UW Provost's Office. (Complete UW Policy)
For applicants who want to transfer from or have completed study in another specialty, and who are applying for a first-year pathology position, you will need to apply through ERAS and enroll in the Match. One of your reference letters must be from your current residency program director. If you are selected for interview, we will mail you our required Summative Evaluation to be completed by your current program director.
We receive approximately 400 applications and interview 60-70 candidates for 6-7 positions each year. Please go to our
page on this website for details.
| 2010-2011 Time Table | |
| ERAS Post Office Opens for Applications | September 1, 2011 |
| APPLICATION REVIEW: | September - November, 2011 |
| INVITATION FOR INTERVIEW: The Review Committee wants a chance to completely and fairly evaluate each candidate for interview. To assess academic achievement, we examine the candidate's transcripts and/or Dean's Letter. |
mid-October early-November mid-November |
| APPLICATION DEADLINE | November 15, 2011 |
| INTERVIEWS: Interview date arranged by Academic Programs Manager. | November 2011 - January 2012 |
| NRMP Match Registration Deadline | December 1, 2011 |
| MATCH DAY | March 15, 2012 |
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