Virginia Mason Franciscan Health/St Joseph's Hospital Program
About This Program
Our program has a focus on a mentorship model. We focus on training surgeons in general surgery while also stressing the importance of dedication to patient well-being. Our goal is to equip our residents with a wide range of skills across various surgical disciplines, enabling them to offer comprehensive care to patients with diverse surgical needs.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Shalini Kanneganti, MD, MMS
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health/St Jose
Primary Program Contact
Claudia M Serrano
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health/St Jose
Locations
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health/St Jose
Ste 105
1708 Yakima Ave
Tacoma, WA 98405-5300
34515 9th Ave S
Federal Way, WA 98003
315 S K St
Tacoma, WA 98405-0299
747 Broadway
Seattle, WA 98122-4307
1717 S J St
Tacoma, WA 98405
11567 Canterwood Blvd Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
Data not provided by program
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 1 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Clinical experience in the US or outside the US
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Oct 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 1, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
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Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.