Virginia Mason is a premier teaching hospital that offers postgraduate education programs through our Graduate Medical Education Department (GME).
All GME postgraduate training programs are fully accredited by the Accreditation Council on Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).
Learn more about why you should choose Virginia Mason for your residency.
The following residency training programs offered by Virginia Mason are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).
The residency programs at Virginia Mason are small and highly competitive. We will offer the following number of positions for the 2023-24 academic year: The submission deadline for PGY 1 positions for all programs is Nov. 1, 2022.
Virginia Mason participates in the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP) where applicable.
Program | Positions available in 2023-24 | NRMP Code | ACGME Program Code |
Anesthesiology: |
6 Categorical Transitional Year or Preliminary Medicine (PGY-1)-Anesthesiology positions | 1756040C0 | 0405412162 |
3 Advanced positions | 1756040A0 | 0405412162 |
Virginia Mason only accepts application materials through the AAMC's ERAS program.
All applicants must be candidates for an MD or DO degree from an accredited school of medicine or college of osteopathic medicine upon application.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification is REQUIRED prior to the start of our resident training programs. Make sure you sign up for an ACLS certification course during your fourth year. Check with your Dean’s office regarding ACLS training information.
ALL applicants must submit the Required MyERAS Application materials:
We review ALL application documents to make our applicant selection. Applicants are selected based on their academic credentials, preparedness, aptitudes, abilities and communication skills, as well as personal qualities, such as motivation and integrity. Virginia Mason resident training programs do not discriminate with regard to gender, race, age, sexual orientation, religious preference, color, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Our interview season begins in late October 2022 and extends through January 2023. Applicants who are not selected for interview will receive a letter of regret.
Graduates of international medical schools applying for internship or residency, must submit the above required application documents and must have applied for, or hold a valid certificate from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) to be considered for an interview.
Applicants who are not U.S. citizens must meet the current requirements for an appropriate U.S visa* as specified by the United States government.
*Virginia Mason Graduate Medical Education considers J1 Visa or permanent resident status.
Virginia Mason offers the following positions each year:
Our training program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. All applications materials must be forwarded to us through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Once this process has been completed, your application will be reviewed.
Helen Bean, DO, Program Director
Elana Ross, Program Coordinator
For additional information about our anesthesiology residency program contact:
Elana Ross
Program Coordinator
Virginia Mason
Graduate Medical Education M.S. H8-GME
925 Seneca Street
Seattle, WA 98101
206-341-1298
Benefit and salary rates are designed specifically for residents and fellows to support your educational experience. Each year, advancement to the next PGY level results in progression on the salary scale. Information provided here reflects current packages and details are expected to be updated prior to the upcoming academic year.
Meal stipend is provided to each resident for purchase with amount of $235 per month (2020 rate) while on service.
Parking for all members of the house staff is provided by the medical center while on service.
White coats and scrubs are provided for all members of the resident staff.
Residents are eligible for financial assistance to attend medical meetings. To be eligible to receive financial assistance, the following criteria apply:
As designated by program.
The medical center pays the initial limited licensure fee in the state of Washington. Two years of postgraduate training are required for permanent licensure in the state of Washington. DEA certification is also reimbursed by Virginia Mason.
Photocopying of material for educational purposes of the housestaff will be provided by the medical center.
Residents promote annually as they advance through program requirements. Salaries are reviewed and adjusted annually.
July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022 | |
PGY1 | $63,535.40 |
PGY2 | $65,722.63 |
PGY3 | $67,937.68 |
PGY4 | $71,489.84 |
PGY5 | $74,182.44 |
PGY6 | $77,695.68 |
PGY7 | $81,107.52 |
PGY8 | $84,833.92 |
All Virginia Mason Medical Center interviewing activities will occur "virtually" in 2020. Applicants invited for an interview will be provided additional materials and Zoom links, along with instructions for scheduling best dates to interview — through the Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS).
To contact the GME Department at Virginia Mason, email us or write to:
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Graduate Medical Education, H8-GME
925 Seneca Street
Seattle, WA 98101
206-583-6079