Pathology Residency Program

Application Checklist

Contacts
Rochelle L. Garcia, MD Asst. 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
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

Policies and Procedures for the Selection, Evaluation, Promotion and Dismissal of Residents and Fellows

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
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 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)
J-1 Visas or US Naturalization (UW School of Medicine 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 Evaluation for Transfer to be completed by your current program director.

We receive approximately 300 applications and interview 60-70 candidates for 6-7 positions each year. Please go to our residents and fellows page on this website for details.

2009-2010 Time Table
ERAS Post Office Opens for Applications	September 1, 2009
APPLICATION REVIEW:	September - November, 2009
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 16, 2009
INTERVIEWS: Interview date arranged by Academic Programs Manager.	November 2009 - January 2010
NRMP Match Registration Deadline	December 1, 2009
MATCH DAY	March 18, 2010

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