Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The University of Washington's Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology offers a rigorous residency program that is renowned for its exceptional core training. The training encompasses a wide array of cases, focusing on both anatomic and clinical pathology. The program boasts a faculty of 150 members across multiple prestigious hospitals and institutions, providing residents with rich learning experiences and opportunities for research in various specialty areas. The program emphasizes diversity and professional development, preparing residents for successful careers in pathology.
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Low Competition
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Program Details
Specialty
Pathology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The residency program does not explicitly mention it's IMG-friendly, but factors such as diverse applicant backgrounds and the program's emphasis on including diverse experiences suggest an openness to IMG applicants. Additional indicators will need to be investigated further.
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Program Website
Address
Dept. of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology, 1959 NE Pacific St, Box 357470, Seattle, WA 98195
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Current Residents
Overview
The specifics regarding the current number of residents, particularly PGY-1 residents, are currently unknown or not provided in the available information.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
We offer residents a flexible learning experience in all areas of anatomic and clinical pathology and are recognized as one of the most outstanding programs in the country through our diagnostic, educational, and research activities. The program has training opportunities and fellowships in a broad range of subspecialty areas in both anatomic and clinical pathology.
Application
The residency application process at the University of Washington includes a checklist available on their residency application checklist page. Specific details on deadlines and requirements are not mentioned, but applicants are encouraged to reach out via email at uwpthres@uw.edu for additional questions about the application process.
# of Locations
150 faculty members at the University of Washington Medical Center, Harborview Medical Center, Seattle Children's Hospital, Veterans Affairs Puget Sound Health Care Systems, Bloodworks Northwest, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (FHCC), and other medical facilities across the Pacific Northwest.
Fellowship
The program offers training opportunities and fellowships in a broad range of subspecialty areas in both anatomic and clinical pathology. Recent graduates can pursue diverse fellowship opportunities once they complete their residency training, with notable resources at several affiliated institutions.
Resident Life
Overview
The strength of our program lies in the exceptional core training provided by a broad range of cases and the expertise of our faculty at UWMC and our affiliated hospitals.
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# of Years of Program
The program is accredited for 35 years.
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Alumni
Alumni from the residency program at the University of Washington have gone on to various career paths, including fellowships in subspecialty areas in anatomic and clinical pathology. The program boasts approximately 500 alumni now working in both academic medicine and community practice across the United States.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Comprehensive training with flexibility, opportunities for research, focus on diversity, and support for work-life balance.
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