Residency

Internal Medicine at University of Washington [Boise]

Boise, Idaho
Program website
Accepts J-1 Accepts H-1B
Sponsors both J-1 (via ECFMG) and H-1B for ACGME-accredited residencies; H-1B requires GME Office approval before ranking or extending offers; IMGs must complete USMLE Step 3 for H-1B eligibility; sponsorship not guaranteed without prior approval
“The GME Office manages visa sponsorship for residents and fellows in ACGME-accredited programs. H-1B sponsorship requests for ACGME residents and fellows require GME Office approval before ranking applicants or extending offers. UW H-1B visa sponsorship is not guaranteed for applicants who have already been accepted into a program without prior approval.”
per sites.uw.edu ↗
IMG requirements · stated by the program
  • Accepts graduates within 5 years of graduation
    “You must have graduated from medical school within the last five years.”
  • At least 6 months in the United States or a western medical system
    “We require at least six months of clinical experience in the United States or a western medical system.”
per uwboisemedres.uw.edu ↗
Residency facts
See full details on FREIDA
Resident salary
PGY-1 $76,032 PGY-2 $78,660 PGY-3 $81,552
Salary paid by nonprofit No Health insurance Institution & Resident Share Cost
Workload
Avg hours/week (Y1) 55 Longest shift (Y1) 14 hrs Night float Yes Moonlighting Allowed
Residents & selectivity
IMG residents 5.4% (2025 survey) DO 40.5% US-MD 54.1% Total positions 40 Interviews per spot ~12 Setting Community-based university affiliated NRMP main match Yes
Requirements
Prior US GME No USMLE first attempt required No Accepts Step 2 CK from IMGs No Recommendation letters 2–3 Applies via ERAS Yes
Accepted activity during gaps Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
Program features & benefits
Research rotation Optional Preliminary positions Offered Starts July Applications open 2026-09-02 Interviews begin 2025-10-28
Benefits Subsidized child care, Housing stipend, Free parking, On-call meal allowance, iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance, Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

From the AMA's 2025 program survey. Confirm with the program.