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Addiction Psychiatry Residency Program

University of Washington School of Medicine
Seattle, WA
Continued AccreditationACGME #4015421005UniversityJ1J-1

University of Washington School of Medicine is an ACGME-accredited university-based Addiction psychiatry residency program in Seattle, WA. It has 3 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 3 residents in training. It reports J-1 visa sponsorship and a PGY-1 salary of $75,108. MatchPath compiles this profile from ACGME, FREIDA, and NRMP public data; every field is free to view, with no account required.

Cross-validated from ACGME, FREIDA, NRMP & CMS, each field stamped with a verification date. How we source this.

Overview

Positions / year
3
3 residents · 3 approved
PGY-1 salary
$75.1k
IMG percentage
Visa sponsorship
J-1
Apps : 1 spot
Match report pending
verified
Open vacancies
None listed

Accredited since 1995 · 1 years · Last ACGME review 2009

IMG Fit

IMG-friendliness score

IMG-Friendliness Score
Computed from visa policy, IMG % in roster, and accreditation status.

Application requirements

Step 1
Optional
Required to apply
Step 2 CK
Optional
Required to apply
COMLEX
DO applicants
Letters
3
Incl. faculty
Visa
J-1
Application service
ERAS

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Match & Tracks

NRMP match trend

Match data pending

Multi-year applicants, interviews, and positions filled.

Training tracks

No tracks listed

No tracks recorded for this program yet. The categorical track is implied for most IM residencies.

Residents

Cohort composition

Cohort composition — data pending

Cohort composition hasn't been reported for this program yet.

Affiliated medical schools

Medical schools affiliated with this program's sponsoring institution (FREIDA).

Resident roster

Resident roster — data pending

Resident roster ingest is still in progress. Names, medical schools, and country flags land with the next LinkedIn data refresh.

Schedule & Culture

Hours / week
40
Avg PGY-1 on duty
Max on-duty
12
Consecutive hours
Lecture hours
2
Protected didactic / week
Night float
No
PGY-1 rotation
Moonlighting
Yes
Outside work allowed
Faculty ratio
3.3
Full-time per resident
Days off / year
2
Avg PGY-1
Interviews / cycle
Slots offered
Preliminary positions
No
Offered by this program
Non-physician staff
1
Support team size

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Hospital & Location

Hospital quality

Unknown

Established in 1989, Seattle Institute for Biomedical and Clinical Research (SIBCR) serves our nation’s Veterans through research and education endeavors at both divisions of the VA Puget Sound Health Care System (VAPSHCS) and Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center (MGVAMC). Our Mission says it all: To improve the health and well-being of Veterans through research and education conducted at the VA Puget Sound Health Care System and the Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center. Our investigators and staff are dedicated to the improvement of Veterans’ lives and SIBCR is dedicated to supporting their efforts by facilitating research and education projects funded by other federal agencies, voluntary health organizations, nonprofit professional societies, academic institutions and for-profit companies. SIBCR also works in conjunction with private donors to support research and education programs. In our three decades as a nonprofit institute 501(c)(3) incorporated in Washington State, our membership has grown to include both clinical and lab-based researchers in diverse areas such as: Diabetes treatment and prevention Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease Traumatic brain injury Geriatric care Rehabilitative medicine and prosthetics Addiction treatment, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders and psychological health Cancer care SIBCR is governed by a thirteen member Board of Directors, none of whom receive compensation for their service.

Star Rating
5 / 5
Overall hospital rating
Beds
316
Mid-size
Care quality (CMS Care Compare)
Safety of care1 better · 2 same · 0 worse
Mortality2 better · 3 same · 0 worse
Readmission1 better · 4 same · 0 worse

Measures rated better / same / worse vs the US national average.

Reports 8 of 8 HCAHPS patient-experience measures. Reports 6 of 12 timely & effective care measures.

Facility volume (annual)
Admissions
4,845
ED visits
17,556
Inpatient surgeries
804
Outpatient surgeries
3,238
Births
0
Daily census
127
Full-time staff
3,275

Source: FREIDA facility profile.

Primary teaching site: VA Puget Sound Health Care System · Seattle, WA

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Clinical sites

VA Puget Sound Health Care System

Primary
Seattle, WA316 beds

University of Washington Medical Center-Montlake

Seattle, WA683 beds

Seattle Children's Hospital

Seattle, WA316 beds

Harborview Medical Center

Seattle, WA412 beds

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

Seattle, WA20 beds

Location

Purchasing power

~$4,616/mo
Estimated take-home after rent & state tax
Rent ~26.3% of pay
Take-home$4,616/mo
Rent (1BR)$1,643/mo
State tax$0/mo

Estimate: PGY-1 salary $75,108 minus a 1-bedroom median rent (Realtor.com) and 0% state income tax. Before federal taxes and other costs.

Livability

County figures for King County, Washington (US Census ACS).

State Income Tax
None
Taxes some capital gains only — no tax on wages.
Median Income
$122,148
+$44k vs US median
Avg Commute
28 min
US avg 27 min
Foreign-born share
County vs US average
Largest immigrant communities

County foreign-born residents by country of birth (ACS).

Median rent and walkability scores arrive with the Zillow and Walk Score data refresh.

People

Leadership

Jonathan R Buchholz, MD

Program Director

Program Director

Ms. Shelley E Newman, BA

Program Coordinator

Coordinator

Ms. Athena Wong, MHA

Associate Director for Education

Coordinator

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is University of Washington School of Medicine located?
University of Washington School of Medicine is located in Seattle, WA.
What type of program is University of Washington School of Medicine?
University of Washington School of Medicine is a university-based residency program.
Is University of Washington School of Medicine ACGME-accredited?
Yes — University of Washington School of Medicine holds continued ACGME accreditation.
How many residents are at University of Washington School of Medicine?
University of Washington School of Medicine has approximately 3 residents in training.
How much is rent near University of Washington School of Medicine?
Median rent near Seattle, WA is ~$1,643/month for a 1BR and ~$2,349/month for a 2BR, based on a recent sample of Zillow and Realtor.com listings in the program's ZIP code.
Does University of Washington School of Medicine accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
University of Washington School of Medicine has not reported an IMG resident percentage to FREIDA, so MatchPath publishes none for this program — the figure is missing at the source, not withheld. Its visa sponsorship and PGY-1 salary are shown on this page wherever the program reports them. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
Does University of Washington School of Medicine sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
University of Washington School of Medicine reports sponsoring J-1 visas. It does not currently report H-1B sponsorship. Sponsorship is set by the program and its sponsoring institution and can change between cycles, so confirm with the program before you apply.
What USMLE Step 2 CK score does University of Washington School of Medicine require?
University of Washington School of Medicine does not report a minimum USMLE Step 2 CK score, so MatchPath publishes no cutoff for this program — most programs do not publish one. Use its IMG percentage and the specialty's overall match data to gauge fit instead; both are on this page. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
What is the resident salary at University of Washington School of Medicine?
University of Washington School of Medicine reports a PGY-1 salary of $75,108. Salary is set by the sponsoring institution and rises each training year through completion. This page also shows what that salary is worth locally, adjusted for state income tax and area rent. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
How do I apply to University of Washington School of Medicine?
US residency programs accept applications through ERAS and rank applicants through the NRMP Match. Applications open in the fall, interviews run through winter, and Match results release in March. Save University of Washington School of Medicine to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
Does University of Washington School of Medicine have unfilled or off-cycle positions?
Unfilled positions are offered through SOAP during Match week, and off-cycle vacancies can open year-round. MatchPath's Vacancies feed tracks open Addiction psychiatry residency program positions as they appear.