Virginia Mason Franciscan Health

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5.0 out of 5 stars (based on 3 reviews)

The Franciscan Health System offers a robust residency program in Federal Way, Washington, with residents completing over 350 procedures per year, including a significant number of rearfoot and ankle reconstructions and trauma cases. The program boasts a diverse group of attending staff members, many of whom are qualified or certified in rearfoot and ankle surgery, and features ten active committee members. A sports medicine rotation is also mandatory, and residents are expected to present their research at regional meetings. Outside of the program, Federal Way offers plenty of activities, including visiting the Pacific Bonsai Museum, hiking in the Dash Point State Park, and exploring the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden.

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Reviews

High power

October 27, 2025

Super under the radar. 1100+ cases, no frills, hard working, super competitive & residents seem prepared & extremely independent & knowledgeable. Always willing to teach

M

Go-Getter Program

October 5, 2025

Attendings/Residents/Students (lifestyle, criticism, aura):

most attendings let residents fly as long as they come prepared & willing to help if struggling. students don’t round or take call or even go to clinic, just cover surgical cases.

Didactics:

once a week

OR Experience:

anywhere from 30-60 cases a week

Clinic Experience:

none for externs unfortunately. Clinic for first and third year

Research Opportunities:

poster? for acfas needed, resources there if you want more

City Life:

outside of seattle, but same county. more suburban

Favorite Part:

free time to explore the PNW! jk I saw some great cases/problem solving all month

Constructive Criticism:

clinic transparency, can’t evaluate fully since i didn’t get to go. also, residents are very independent and expectations to perform are high, can be high stress at times

J

Best program ever! such a sleeper

October 5, 2025

the residents are super autonomous and treated like colleagues. Super heavy reconstructive surgical volume and doing crazy cases. A bunch of young attendings and pretty chill call. Couldn’t go to clinic as an extern but definitely available

D T S

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