Residency Program

The strength of our program lies in the exceptional core training provided by a broad range of cases and the expertise of our faculty at UWMC and our affiliated hospitals. Whether academic medicine or community practice, our graduates are ready to join more than 500 alumni in a rewarding, life-long career in the multi-faceted specialty of pathology. We offer residents a flexible learning experience in all areas of anatomic and clinical pathology and are recognized as one of the most outstanding programs in the country through our diagnostic, educational, and research activities. The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) has accredited our program for 35 years.

We accomplish this broad-based training with 150 faculty members at the University of Washington Medical Center, Harborview Medical Center, Seattle Children's Hospital, Veterans Affairs Puget Sound Health Care Systems, Bloodworks Northwest, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (FHCC), and other medical facilities across the Pacific Northwest. Designated the #1 hospital in the state by U.S. News and World Reports, the University of Washington Medical Center offers primary and specialty care to people in Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana and Idaho (WWAMI). The UW School of Medicine is a recognized leader in the biomedical sciences and medical education, excelling in both training and scientific research.

Our pathology program has training opportunities and fellowships in a broad range of subspecialty areas in both anatomic and clinical pathology. The Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology (DLMP)has one of the highest levels of federal research funding of any pathology department in the United States, with research programs conducted in more than 50 laboratories. Our residency program offers exceptional opportunities for research training in basic science, disease pathogenesis, and translational research applied to clinical practice.

Through this informational site, we strive to provide applicants with a complete picture of our training program, our residents and faculty, our institution, and our city. We hope you find these resources helpful.  Please do not hesitate to reach out to uwpthres@uw.edu if you have additional questions about our program or application process.

Program Aims

  • Prioritize patient care as the core value that guides diagnostic work, research and education.
  • Provide trainees the tools to identify and pursue their own career path and foster their professional development.
  • Recruit residents who want to achieve excellence in diagnostic pathology, research, and education.
  • Set an example of life-long learning and critical thinking. 
  • Promote, encourage and support a healthy work-life balance.

At the University of Washington, diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral to excellence. We value and honor diverse experiences and perspectives, strive to create welcoming and respectful learning environments, and promote access, opportunity, and justice for all. The program adheres to the University of Washington policy for equal opportunity in education. The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81. 

We encourage you to view some of the initiatives and affinity groups within our department and the University of Washington as a whole:

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