Prospective Residents & Fellows
Thank you for your interest in pursuing residency or fellowship training at the University of Washington!
Please view Dr. Joyner’s message to you. Then take a moment to learn a little about what life is like in Seattle and what you can expect from a residency or fellowship at the University of Washington.
Letter to Prospective Residents and Fellows from Dr. Joyner (July 2023)
Applying to Our Programs
Application and recruitment timelines vary by program. Please familiarize yourself with the requirements of your residency or fellowship program of interest and with the following policies and agreements outlining the terms, conditions, and benefits of appointment.
Policies
COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement
UW Medicine healthcare workers are required to receive COVID-19 vaccination, have a valid exemption on file with employee health, or follow the COVID-19 vaccination declination process.
Residency and Fellowship Position Appointment (RFPA) Agreement
The RFPA is the appointment agreement between individual residents and fellows and the University of Washington. All residents and fellows sign this agreement annually.
- Residency and Fellowship Position Appointment (RFPA) Agreement 2023-2024
- Residency and Fellowship Position Appointment (RFPA) Agreement 2024-2025
RFPU-NW Collective Bargaining Agreement
The Resident & Fellow Physician Union – Northwest (RFPU-NW) is the certified labor union and exclusive bargaining representative for the majority of residents and fellows in the UW School of Medicine (UW SOM) and in the UW School of Dentistry (UW SOD).
- RFPU-NW Contract (Effective 7/4/22 – 6/30/25)
- Compensation Schedule for RFPU-NW Members (Effective 7/1/22 – 6/30/25)
- RFPU-NW Infographic
Benefits
- The UW Summary of Benefits for Residents and Fellows summarizes the various benefits that UW provides to employees. Please note that the information collected is from AY22 and we recognize it may have changed for AY23.
Compensation
- The Total Compensation Statement for R1 and Total Compensation Statement for R4 allow prospective trainees to understand the value of employment at the UW beyond salary, including information about time off, retirement contributions, CBA benefits, etc.
- The Comparable Total Compensation Table summarizes how UW total compensation compares with other West Coast Institutions.
International Medical Graduates (IMGs)
Graduates of foreign medical schools must hold valid ECFMG Certification prior to starting in a residency program, and as a condition of eligibility for application to fellowship programs.