University of Washington School of Medicine (Soldotna)
The University of Washington School of Medicine (Soldotna) Internal Medicine residency in Seattle, WA is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
University of Washington-Alaska Internal Medicine Rural Residency, a 1-2 model program: the first year is in Seattle and the second and third years are in Soldotna, AK, with continuity clinic at Central Peninsula Internal Medicine. It recruits two internal medicine primary care positions annually and was described as the first ACGME-accredited program of its kind.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- PGY1 is a traditional block schedule in Seattle; PGY2 and PGY3 have at least two full clinic days a week at Central Peninsula Internal Medicine, four 1-week inpatient immersions a year at Central Peninsula Hospital and a one-month MICU rotation in Anchorage.
- Residents get 4-8 weeks of rural-based electives per year at sites such as Bethel, Nome, Juneau and Sitka, and weekly small and large group didactics.
- Interviews take place November-December 2026 and are virtual; applicants need at least 8 weeks of clinical rotations at an LCME or affiliate institution and a documented connection to Alaska is strongly preferred.
- The program will not consider applications that require J-1 or H-1B visa sponsorship, and has no specific USMLE or COMLEX score cutoff.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Sources and verification
Research last checked October 30, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.
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Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Gail Pokorney, MD, FACP
- Soldotna-based rural site director
- Megan Roosen-Runge, MD, MPH
- Seattle site director
- Celia Haering, MD
- akmedres@uw.edu
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
About Internal Medicine residency training
Internal Medicine residency training typically lasts 3 years.
Graduates go on to general internal medicine, hospital medicine or fellowship training such as cardiology, gastroenterology, or critical care.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this residency
- Register with ERAS, the application service of the AAMC, and with the NRMP Main Residency Match.
- Apply to this program through ERAS during the application season, with the documents it asks for.
- If you interview here, rank the program on your NRMP rank order list by the deadline; Match results are released in March.
Deadlines, required documents, interview policy and visa sponsorship differ between programs and years. The program’s own website is the authority.
Prepare your application
- The NRMP Residency Match, explained
- Residency interview preparation: a four-week plan and question bank
- Residency interview strategies for USMLE candidates
- How to create a resume or CV for residency
- The Dean's letter (MSPE): what it is and how to get it from your medical school
- After the interview: highlight your strengths and send thank-you letters
- NRMP ranking algorithm & rank-list strategy
- Save money on USMLE and interview travel
- Study books by exam
- International medical graduates: ECFMG and visas
Questions to ask this program
Strong applicants use the interview to learn how a program trains its residents. Questions worth asking:
- How much autonomy do residents have at each training level, and how is supervision handled?
- Where do graduates go next: practice, fellowship or academic positions? Ask for recent examples.
- What are the call and night-float schedules, and how many hours do residents typically work?
- How are residents supported in preparing for board exams, and what is the program’s recent pass rate?
- What research, quality improvement or teaching opportunities are protected with time?
- What benefits, parental leave and wellness support does the program provide?
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Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to the University of Washington School of Medicine (Soldotna) Internal Medicine residency?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Main Residency Match. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.
How long is the University of Washington School of Medicine (Soldotna) Internal Medicine residency?
The program length recorded for this entry is 3 years. Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the University of Washington School of Medicine (Soldotna) Internal Medicine residency offer?
The directory records 2 position(s) per year. Positions can change from year to year, so confirm for the cycle you are applying to.
What does the University of Washington School of Medicine (Soldotna) Internal Medicine residency pay?
Salaries have not been verified for this program. Many institutions publish a resident and fellow salary schedule on their graduate medical education office page.