Program Overview

UW Medical Center-Montlake

"I valued the opportunity to train at a variety of sites, from one of the top pediatric hospitals in the nation, to a major burn and trauma center in the Pacific Northwest, and a university hospital with a significant transplant and oncology population." —Dr. S. Max Vale, UW Dermatology Residency Alumni

S. Max Vale
Seattle Children's
Roosevelt clinic
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Overview

What makes the UW Dermatology Residency Program a Unique Place to Train?

 

Harborview medical center

1. Diversity of Clinical Training Sites

Residency education is about cross-training and exposure to several distinct practice environments. Including the UW Medical Center, Harborview Medical Center, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle Veterans Hospital and Roosevelt Clinic. 

Dr. Maier looking into microscope

2. Our Faculty

Our faculty have trained all over the country, and the residency program directly benefits from a broad range of practice styles—which also makes for lively teaching conferences. The faculty have diverse interests and are eager to get residents involved in their projects. Most importantly, faculty members are dedicated to resident training and are enjoyable, interesting and engaging people to work with.

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3. Diversity of Patients

According to the most recent census data, King County’s population (which includes Seattle) is comprised of 15.5 percent  Asian, 9.2 percent Hispanic/Latinx, 6.5 percent Black and 4.7 percent two or more races. Twenty percent of the population is born outside of the US, and 24.8 percent of the population speaks a language other than English at home. 

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4. Seattle

Seattle is well known as one of the best places to live in the US and is ranked 10th according to U.S. News & World Report third annual ranking of America's 125 largest metropolitan areas based on affordability, job prospects and quality of life. With a metropolitan population of 3.5 million, Seattle is a diverse and thriving city and has something for everyone.

Laura Valaas

 

Laura Valaas

“UW Dermatology excels in several arenas. The diversity of medically complex and rare cases that are referred to the UW system from the WWAMI region ensures that we have direct exposure to many “once in a career” cases as well as practical clinical experience with refractory cases of more common conditions. This is reflected as well in the depth of knowledge and sub specialization of our attendings, both within the UW system and the many community dermatologists engaged in our training. Finally, the joy and camaraderie among my co-residents and attendings means I enjoy going to work and feel supported in every dimension of my training.” 
—Laura Valaas, MD (she/her), third-year resident (PGY-3)

Contact

To reach the UW Dermatology Residency Program, please email dermres@uw.edu, or call 206.685.6120.