All programs

Neurocritical Care (Multidisciplinary) Residency Program

University of Washington School of Medicine
Seattle, WA
Initial AccreditationACGME #5505418001UniversityJ1J-1H1BH-1B

University of Washington School of Medicine is an ACGME-accredited university-based Neurocritical care (multidisciplinary) residency program in Seattle, WA. It has 2 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 3 residents in training. It reports 20% IMG residents and J-1 and H-1B visa sponsorship. 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
2
3 residents · 4 approved
PGY-1 salary
Not reported
IMG percentage
20%
x
Visa sponsorship
J-1, H-1B
Apps : 1 spot
Match report pending
verified
Open vacancies
None listed

Accredited since 2024 · 2 years

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
3–4
Incl. faculty
Visa
J-1, H-1B
Application service

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Match & Tracks

NRMP match trend

Match data pending

Multi-year applicants, interviews, and positions filled.

Training tracks

Research track/fellowship (non-ACGME accredited)

Research

Academic or clinician educator

Other

Residents

Cohort composition

IMG
20%
x
US MD
40%
x
DO
40%
x
Women
20%
x

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

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
70
Avg PGY-1 on duty
Max on-duty
24
Consecutive hours
Lecture hours
2
Protected didactic / week
Night float
Yes
PGY-1 rotation
Moonlighting
Yes
Outside work allowed
Faculty ratio
4.0
Full-time per resident
Days off / year
1.5
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

Government

The Department of Medicine is the largest department in the School of Medicine with over 3900 staff, faculty, trainees and students and an annual budget of approximately $600,000,000 consisting of patient care revenue, sponsored research funds, endowments and gifts, state funds and affiliated hospital funding associated with the academic programs within the department. The department is made up of eleven subspecialties divisions: Allergy and Infectious Diseases; Cardiology; Gastroenterology; General Internal Medicine; Gerontology & Geriatric Medicine; Hematology-Oncology; Medical Genetics; Metabolism, Endocrinology and Nutrition; Nephrology; Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine; and Rheumatology. These divisions occupy space at multiple sites including University of Washington Medical Centers (UWMC-Montlake and UWMC-Northwest), Harborview Medical Center (HMC), Veterans Administration Puget Sound Health Care System (VAPSHCS), Bloodworks NW, Fred Hutch, and other locations in the Seattle area.

Star Rating
Overall hospital rating
Beds

Primary teaching site: University of Washington School of Medicine · Seattle, WA

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Clinical sites

University of Washington School of Medicine

Primary
Seattle, WA

Harborview Medical Center

Seattle, WA412 beds

University of Washington Medical Center-Montlake

Seattle, WA683 beds

Location

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

Sarah Wahlster, MD

Program Director

Program Director

Patrick Tufford

Education Manager

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 initial 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 ~$2,208/month for a 1BR and ~$3,365/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)?
Yes — 20% of University of Washington School of Medicine's current residents are International Medical Graduates, as reported to FREIDA. This page also shows its visa sponsorship, reported Step 2 CK expectation, and PGY-1 salary. 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?
Yes — University of Washington School of Medicine reports sponsoring both J-1 and H-1B visas. 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 has not reported a PGY-1 salary to FREIDA, so this page shows it as not reported. Salary is set by the sponsoring institution and rises each training year through completion; the program or its GME office can confirm the current figure.
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 Neurocritical care (multidisciplinary) residency program positions as they appear.