Resident and fellow titles are limited to health science units at the University of Washington (e.g., School of Dentistry, School of Medicine). This category of academic personnel is distinct from faculty, librarians, postdoctoral scholars, and academic staff (APS 40.1).
| Service Period | 12 months |
| Appointment length | Varies – see Additional Details section |
| Key considerations | Varies – see Additional Details section |
| Full-time/part-time | Varies – see Additional Details section |
| Board of Regent approval required | No |
| Education/ experience requirements | Varies – see Additional Details section |
| Competitive recruitment required | No |
| Reappointment eligible | Varies – see Additional Details section |
| Reappointment term | Annual |
| Reappointment considerations | Varies – see Additional Details section |
| Tenure status | N/A |
| Voting rights | N/A |
| Salary considerations | Varies – see Additional Details section |
| Promotion eligible | N/A |
| Emeritus eligible | N/A |
Additional Details
- Appointment length: 12 months
- Key considerations: Individuals in this title are enrolled in clinical residency programs accredited by the ACGME or CODA
- Full-time/part-time: Determined at the local level
- Education/experience requirements: Determined at the local level and commensurate with assigned responsibilities; in many cases, an MD, DO, DDS or similar may be required
- Reappointment eligible: Determined at the local level
- Reappointment considerations: Residents represented by the CIR-Northwest are eligible for step progressions at the time of reappointment
- Salary considerations: For residents subject to the RFPU CBA, refer to the CIR-Northwest CBA
- Appointment length: 12 months
- Key considerations: Individuals in this title are enrolled in a clinical residency and fellowship program in the health sciences or are engaged in research related to their clinical training programs. These appointments are not represented by CIR-Northwest
- Full-time/part-time: Determined at the local level
- Education/experience requirements: Determined at the local level and commensurate with assigned responsibilities; in many cases, an MD, DO, DDS or similar may be required
- Reappointment eligible: Determined at the local level
- Salary considerations: Not paid by UW. These appointments are paid by an external employer
- Appointment length: 12 months
- Key considerations: Individuals in this title are enrolled in clinical fellowship programs accredited by the ACGME
- Full-time/part-time: Determined at the local level
- Education/experience requirements: MD, DO, DDS or similar may be required
- Reappointment eligible: Determined at the local level
- Reappointment considerations: Fellows represented by the CIR-Northwest are eligible for step progressions at the time of reappointment
- Salary considerations: Refer to the CIR-Northwest CBA and the GME Office
- Appointment length: 12 months
- Key considerations: Individuals in this title are enrolled in a clinical residency and fellowship program in the health sciences (non-ACGME) or are engaged in research related to their clinical training programs. These appointments are not represented by CIR-Northwest
- Full-time/part-time: Full-time; full-time appointment percent may be achieved through a combination of Fellow Non-ACGME and Fellow Non-ACGME – Stipend appointments.
- Education/experience requirements: MD, PhD or equivalent
- Reappointment eligible: Yes
- Reappointment considerations: Maximum of 3 years in title regardless of funding source or salary plan. While it is expected reappointment will be on an annual basis, reappointment to a term of less than 12 months is possible if there is insufficient funding to support a full-year reappointment, the project/program is scheduled to end in less than 12 months, reappointment is limited by visa sponsorship limitations, and/or time in title has been exhausted. In such circumstances, the limited reappointment is planned (not modified after the fact); the associated reappointment letter shall clearly state the end date, provide notification of nonrenewal, and be issued at least 60 days prior to the anticipated end date of employment.
- Salary considerations: Eligible for salary supplements for effort above 100%
- Appointment length: 12 months
- Key considerations: Individuals in this title have been awarded a fellowship or traineeship and are paid a stipend
- Full-time/part-time: Full-time; full-time appointment percent may be achieved through a combination of Resident, Fellow, Fellow Non-ACGME and Resident/Fellow ACGME Stipend appointments. When combined with a UW appointment, the UW appointment should be the primary appointment.
- Education/experience requirements: MD, PhD or equivalent
- Reappointment eligible: Yes
- Reappointment considerations: Maximum of 3 years in title regardless of funding source or salary plan. While it is expected reappointment will be on an annual basis, reappointment of less than 12 months is possible if there is insufficient funding to support a full-year reappointment, the project/program is scheduled to end in less than 12 months, reappointment is limited by visa sponsorship limitations, and/or time in title has been exhausted. In such circumstances, the limited reappointment is planned (not modified after the fact); the associated reappointment letter shall clearly state the end date, provide notification of nonrenewal, and be issued at least 60 days prior to the anticipated end date of employment.
- Salary considerations: Individuals in this title are paid a stipend. If the individual plans to engage in work beyond the scope of the training grant, a Resident, Fellow, or Fellow Non-ACGME position must be added with FTE not to exceed 25%. The salary on the new position would serve as compensation for the additional work.
- Appointment length: 12 months
- Key considerations: Individuals in this title are enrolled in a clinical fellowship program in the health sciences or are engaged in research related to their clinical training programs. These appointments are not represented by CIR-Northwest.
- Full-time/part-time: Determined at the local level
- Education/experience requirements: Determined at the local level and commensurate with assigned responsibilities; in many cases, an MD, DO, DDS or similar may be required
- Reappointment eligible: Determined at the local level
- Salary considerations: Not paid by UW. These appointments are paid by an external employer.
Note: The CIR-Northwest is the official labor union for the majority of residents and fellows in the UW School of Medicine and UW School of Dentistry. More details about the contract and titles governed by it may be found on the UW Labor Relations site. Residents and Fellows outside of ACGME are excluded from the union.
Hiring Packet Required Documents
ACGME Titles
- Curriculum vitae and/or relevant application copy
- Signed, completed sexual misconduct disclosure form and all employer responses
Non-ACGME Titles
PDF 1
- Offer letter
PDF 2
- CV
PDF 3
- Complete sexual misconduct disclosure form