Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The University of Washington Chelan Rural Training Program combines a broad, well-established residency training in Seattle with the hands-on experience of rural practice. As a 1:2 program from the University of Washington Family Medicine Residency, the Chelan program emphasizes continuity of care with a longitudinal curriculum at Columbia Valley Community Health, helping residents develop full-spectrum family medicine skills within underserved communities.
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Specialty
Family Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The University of Washington Chelan Rural Training Program does not provide explicit information about its IMG-friendliness, such as acceptance rates or specific eligibility criteria for International Medical Graduates. However, as a well-established residency program affiliated with the University of Washington, it can be inferred that it likely accepts IMGs, especially given its commitment to serving underserved communities and robust training opportunities. Evidence of possible IMG inclusion can also be suggested by the program's diverse atmosphere and the potential for ECFMG certification acceptance.
Categorical Positions
24
Categorical Positions (detail)
24 residents (8-8-8) education structure; Chelan Rural Training Program 2-2-2 with intern year in Seattle, then move to Chelan, WA.
Program Website
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University of Washington, Family Medicine Residency, 4245 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105
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Current Residents
Overview
The program comprises a total of 24 residents in the core Seattle program (8-8-8) while the Chelan program hosts 6 residents (2-2-2) in their rural training phase. The recent cohorts reflect a diverse training landscape focused on various aspects of family medicine, including behavioral health and surgical OB.
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PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Residents spend their intern year in Seattle focusing on core clinical skills in family medicine such as inpatient medicine, ICU care, high-risk OB, and trauma emergency care, followed by a longitudinal curriculum in Chelan with Columbia Valley Community Health.
Application
The application for the Rural Family Medicine program can be found on the CVCH website, and further details about the curriculum and other entry requirements are available there.
# of Locations
Residents work primarily at the University of Washington core program in Seattle initially and then at Columbia Valley Community Health in Chelan, WA.
Fellowship
The program provides several options for full spectrum jobs in North Central Washington post-residency, although specific fellowship opportunities are not directly mentioned. The training's robust curriculum likely prepares residents for a variety of fellowships or advanced training in family medicine, rural medicine, or related fields, enhancing their post-graduation career paths.
Resident Life
Overview
The University of Washington Chelan Rural Training Program is a 1:2 program that combines academic and hands-on training in rural settings, offering real-world experience and education in family medicine.
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# of Years of Program
The program is structured as a 2-year rural training program, following an initial year in Seattle.
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Rural clinical site, opportunities for Spanish language immersion, active community engagement, robust behavioral health and addiction medicine program, high volume of clinic and hospital procedures.
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