Web Address
Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Our Fellowship Training Programs combine state-of-the-art clinical and research training in an exceptional educational environment consisting of diverse training hospitals: the University of Washington - Montlake and Northwest Campuses, Harborview Medical Center, and the VA Puget Sound. Our five-state referral region covers Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana and Idaho (WWAMI). In addition to our general cardiology fellowship program, we offer advanced subspecialty fellowship training.
Total Program Size
8
8
8
0
0
0
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
Yes
If Yes, indicate the required number of years of previous GME
3
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
NRMP Match Codes
1918141F0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
75
Latest date for applications 2026-2027 2025-2026 2026-2027
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Application period 2027-2028 2026-2027 2027-2028
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
No
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
No
Step 2 required
No
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
H-1B visa
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
55
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
14
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.80
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
4
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
20
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Debt management/financial counseling
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
Yes
Special Tracks
Research track/fellowship (non-ACGME accredited)
Academic or clinician educator
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Portfolio system
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Not Available
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Dental insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Resident Shares Cost
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
999
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
999
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
1415421105
Beeper or Home Call
0
17
9
Program Director
First Name
Rosario
Middle Name
Velazquez
Last Name
Freeman
Degrees
MD, MS
Address
Univ of Washington Sch of Med
Div of Cardiology Box 356422
1959 NE Pacific St
Seattle, WA 98195
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-122.308368 47.649944)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Theresa
Last Name
Wittenberg-Shugart
Address
Univ of Washington Sch of Med
Box 356422 Rm HSB BB552
1959 NE Pacific St
Seattle, WA 98195-6422
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-122.308368 47.649944)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
No
% USMD
90.00
% IMG
10.00
% DO
0.00
% Female
20.00
% Male
80.00
Total Physician
54
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
27.80
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
2.20
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 1 | Array | |
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Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Year 2 | $87,960 | 28 | 17 |
| Year 3 | $91,692 | 28 | 17 |
| Year 4 | $84,672 | 28 | 17 |
| Year 5 | $87,960 | 28 | 17 |
| Year 6 | $91,692 | 28 | 17 |
| Year 7 | |||
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Total Positions
24
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-site child care
Subsidized child care
Housing stipend
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
1
Medical education gap
Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
No
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://sites.uw.edu/uwgme/uw-gme-resident-and-fellow-leaves-of-absence/?_gl=1*4amego*_ga*MTk1MzAzMjkyNC4xNzAxNzEzMTM2*_ga_3T65WK0BM8*czE3NDcxNjM3MTMkbzI3OSRnMSR0MTc0NzE2NDEyNSRqMCRsMCRoMA..*_gcl_au*OTczMDM1MTU1LjE3NDE2NDgwMDY.*_ga_JLHM9WH4JV*czE3NDcxNjM3
First Year Positions
8
Residency CAS
Off
Applicant Interview Format
Virtual (e.g., using Zoom, Teams, WebEx)
Required Letters Min
3
Required Letters Max
3
Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
Off
Letter from a department chair
Off
Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
On
Military Match
Off
Urology Match
Off
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
On
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed Step 1 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed Step 2 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 1 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 2 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 1 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 2 to be considered
On
Central Application
Off
ERAS_IND
On