We are very pleased that you are considering WSU GME for the next stage of your professional training. Our goal is to provide residents and fellows with the knowledge and clinical experience they need to become highly skilled physician scholars and leaders.
Application Process
Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine’s Graduate Medical Education residency/fellowship programs participate in the Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS), developed by the Association of American Medical Colleges. All programs accept only ERAS applications. Please do not send any materials via mail, fax or email. Any documents received outside the ERAS system will not be forwarded to the program. Please refer to the individual program’s website for application requirements.
Foreign Graduates must be certified by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG). Refer to the program specific website for more information regarding visa sponsorship. H1-B visas are not sponsored by WSU residency programs.
- Residency Contract/Physician in Training Agreement (PITA)
- Policies in the PITA
- Qualifications and Eligibility Policy
- Salaries & Benefits
Applicants, please ensure enrollment in these systems:
Candidate Pre-employment Screenings
Following the NRMP match, candidates are required to pass a background check and drug screen in accordance with GME policy prior to employment.
Vaccination Requirement
Trainees are required to submit documented proof of current immunization and/or positive serology against Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (documentation of the series and/or serology or completed Hepatitis B waiver), Tetanus, Pertussis and Diphtheria, TB screening and COVID-19. Trainees are required to comply with the annual influenza vaccination requirement.
Trainee Onboarding
Soon after the match you will receive an email from the GME office with instructions to set up your Resident Management System account. After you register, you will a receive notification of a checklist on your homepage of documents/modules that must be completed and received by the designated deadline listed on each step to avoid any delays in your first day.
Commitment to a Welcoming Learning Environment
Graduate Medical Education at WSU is committed to fostering a professional and respectful environment where all faculty, residents, fellows, students, and staff are valued for their contributions. We believe that individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives strengthen our learning community and enhance the quality of patient care and research. Our goal is to maintain a welcoming environment grounded in mutual respect and a shared commitment to excellence.
WSU does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, disability, age, religion, creed, genetic information, marital status, protected veteran/military status, or immigration or citizenship status in any education program or activity that it operates complaint with Title IX and other civil rights laws and regulations. Inquiries regarding Title IX, ADA, or other civil rights laws, as well as reports of discrimination can be directed to the Compliance and Civil Rights, WSU ADA Coordinator, or WSU Title IX Coordinator. More information on WSU’s policies and procedures to respond to discrimination and harassment are available: Nondiscrimination statement.