2023-2024 Match
Deadline for applications: October 1, 2023. Timely submission and completion of your application is key.
Your ERAS file will be reviewed after all of the following documents have been received:
- MyERAS common application
- Personal Statement
- CV (generated through ERAS)
- USMLE transcript (applicants should have passed Step 1 and Step 2 on their first attempt)
- Medical school transcripts
- At least 3 letters of recommendation, with some letters from OBGYN providers. We do not REQUIRE a Chairman's letter, but if you have solicited one, we would recommend that you upload it to ERAS.
- Supplemental application / short answer questions
We recruit trainees from rural or disadvantaged backgrounds, those who are underrepresented in medicine, those with significant volunteer / humanitarian or education experience, those with prior careers and work experience, or other unique characteristics. We seek applicants with varied life experiences that reflect resilience or “distance traveled”. We are proud of our brilliant residents, and they are constantly surprising us.
Our rigorous, multi-site academic program requires intellectual curiosity, a “growth mindset”, and strong interpersonal and teamwork skills. Integrity and perseverance are key, as is the ability to re-charge and provide self-care. Given our complex clinical schedules at different sites, applicants whom are comfortable with transitions and adaptable to new environments tend to have the easiest transition to life in residency.
Additional / Secondary Applications:
We are excited to be participating in a pilot study for the Altus Suite for GME. We encourage applicants to complete the Altus assessments if they are able to accommodate the test dates of:
- July 20th
- August 8th
- August 24th
- September 7th
- September 21st
We appreciate the additional time and effort required to take these exams. The Altus tools are designed to assess alignment of values, communication skills, and non-cognitive competencies of an applicant with our program. We understand that not all applicants will be able to complete the testing within the given dates on such short notice, especially given clinical rotation scheduling.
We have created a short supplemental application of two 150-word essay questions. Please submit your supplemental application by October 1st via the REDcap survey here. We will transfer your answers into your ERAS application during our application review.
Residency Recruitment Supplemental Materials
Prospective residents are encouraged to review our Recruitment Video from summer 2020 for a visual explanation of our sites, faculty, and curriculum. Stay tuned for additional video content for the 2022 season.
To learn more about our program and the joy of living in Seattle, check out our resident-run Instagram @UWOBGYNresidents which can be found here.
Interviewing
Applicant interviews are conducted virtually on select Mondays and Wednesdays in November - December 2023 from 7:00am to 12:00pm PST. Interviews will not be recorded. There will be pre- or post-interview “dinners” to meet with the residents in an informal setting. The interviewing panel consists of the department chair; the residency program director; the residency program assistant/associate directors; faculty representatives from various divisions and clinical sites; and a team of residents. We utilize structured or behavioral interview questions to reduce bias, and interviewers are blinded to USMLE scores. We want to be innovative in our approach to resident recruitment, so are collaborating with Altus Assessments this 2023 recruitment season.
Interview Dates
- Wednesday, November 1st
- Monday, November 6th
- Wednesday, November 29th
- Monday, December 4th
- Wednesday, December 6th
- Wednesday, December 13th
UW GME Prospective Resident Information
For more information about life as a resident at UW (including benefits, compensation, etc.) - please review information on the GME Prospective Residents and Fellows website.
All prospective residents must provide written confirmation that they were informed of the University of Washington Graduate Medical Education Residency Position Appointment and Policy, which outlines the terms of agreement during their residency training at the UW.
International Medical Graduates
The UW ObGyn Residency Program accepts foreign national physicians who meet UW Eligibility and Selection requirements into its accredited residency program.
Foreign nationals requiring visa sponsorship must obtain a J-1 visa sponsored by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates - ECFMG (the J-1, or Exchange Visitor visa, is intended for educational purposes and allows residents to participate in temporary educational exchange programs. It stipulates that a holder of the visa will return to his/her home country following completion of the program. The UW GME office supports and administers J-1 visa applications with sponsorship by the ECFMG for residents and fellows).
The UW does not generally provide H-1B sponsorship for residents in its clinical training programs unless the resident is otherwise ineligible for a J-1 visa.
Requests for H-1B visa sponsorship are reviewed on a case-by-case basis and are subject to approval by the UW GME office and the UW Provost's office. There is no US clinical experience requirement, and no requirements as far as date-of-graduation.