Special Benefits for Residents Applicants have frequently expressed concern about the inconvenience of moving from Seattle to Spokane halfway into their training. The end of the Seattle rotation and the start of the Spokane program is scheduled to allow ample time to move. Travel expenses for these trips are paid for by the program. Faculty also travel between Spokane and Seattle to maintain continuity in didactic programs. All meals are provided gratis at Sacred Heart Medical Center cafeteria.
Residents enjoy free parking at all program locations.
Adequate funds are available for the acquisition of educational materials such as books and videotapes. Residents are also assisted with expenses incurred in attending conferences and professional seminars. Please note that the Spokane Track participates in the National Resident Matching Program with a separate University of Washington match number. Applicants wishing to visit Spokane while interviewing in Seattle may apply for funds to defray the additional travel expenses.