Pediatrics·Seattle, WA

University of Washington

Signal lift70%87%+17 pp with a signal here
Allocate signal →Track an away here25-26 cycle · applicant-level
Step 2 invited
231–266
p10 – p90
Sample N
1,158
applicants this cycle
This cycle
-
no tracked aways yet
Match rate
3.8%
44 of 1,158 applicants
01Cohort funnelthis cycle
N = 1,158
Applied
1,158
100.0%
Invited
516
44.6%
Class size
44
3.8%
02Away rotation impact
+45pp lift
Non-rotators
44%
508 of 1,149
Rotators
89%
8 of 9
Interview lift
+45pp
vs not rotating

Of 9 prior-cycle rotators, 88% got an interview vs 44% for the wider applicant pool here. Rotation appears to materially shift interview odds at this program.

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Interview day

From notes past applicants shared, 2024-25 to 2026-27

The day
Three 25-minute interviews: two faculty and one resident
2026-27
Style
Behavioral + Conversational
2026-27
What they asked · 2026-27
  • Tell me about feedback you did not expect and how you responded.
  • What is your proudest accomplishment?
  • What would you do if you realized you had snapped at a nurse?
  • Tell me about doing something less desirable for the good of the team.
  • Tell me about working hard for a long stretch without recognition.
  • Tell me about a sudden change in expectations and how you adapted.
What stood out
Residents close 5
Concerns raised
Residents seemed tired 4
Worth knowing
  • Moved to a 4+1 schedule in 2025-2026. 2026-27
  • No true intern patient cap; ward teams max out around 20. 2026-27
  • Night float runs 5 to 7 nights in a row each wards block. 2026-27
  • Includes a required rural or community rotation in the WWAMI region. 2026-27

Paraphrased from applicant notes. A tag shows once two notes mention it; the number is how many did.

Training sites4 hospitals · Seattle
  • 1
    Seattle Children's Hospital
    Seattle, WA
    Primary
  • 2
    University of Washington School of Medicine
    Seattle, WA
    Sponsor
  • 3
    University of Washington Medical Center-Montlake
    Seattle, WA
    Participant
  • 4
    Harborview Medical Center
    Seattle, WA
    Participant
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Score rangesinvited cohort
USMLE Step 2 CK231 – 266
180205230255280
COMLEX Level 2 CE469 – 694
400500600700800
Interview rates
US MD
70%
US DO
27%
US IMG
5%
Non-US IMG
10%
Applicant origin
In-state
84%
Out-of-state
43%
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Interview prepPediatrics
specialtyWhy pediatrics over internal medicine or family medicine?★ common
clinicalHow do you communicate with children of different ages?★ common
behavioralDescribe a time you had to navigate a difficult conversation with parents.
specialtyAre you considering a subspecialty?
clinicalHow do you handle child abuse situations?
personalTell me about yourself.★ common
specialtyWhy did you choose this specialty?★ common
programWhy are you interested in our program?★ common
behavioralWhat are your strengths and weaknesses?★ common
personalWhere do you see yourself in 5-10 years?★ common
Community resourcesPediatrics · 25-26
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