Interview Process

How many interviews do you offer?

Tacoma Family Medicine will interview approximately 124 applicants for its eight available first-year positions.

When does Tacoma Family Medicine offer interviews?

TFM will conduct virtual interviews via Thalamus during the 2024-2025 interview season.

We will offer interviews every Tuesday from October 15th through December 31st (with the exception of 12/24/24).

This year (2024) we are offering 4 on site visits for the following dates: Friday November 1st, Friday November 15th and Friday December 13th. Please note, attendance at one of these events will in no way impact your ranking with the program. Additional details to come!

As the season progresses and available interview appointments become filled, it is not always possible to accommodate requests for a specific interview date. It is therefore to your advantage to complete your ERAS application in a timely manner and submit it as early as possible. Our faculty will strive to review qualified applications at the earliest possible opportunity, and our residency coordinator will contact you as soon as a decision regarding a personal interview has been made.

Are there any social activities planned around the interview day?

An informal group virtual meeting will be hosted on each Tuesday evening at 6:15 PM PST on the day of the interview. Tune in and meet our residents in this relaxed environment to get to know one another and share information about the program from our current resident’s perspective. Details on the meeting will be sent to applicants with other interview day information.

What should I expect on interview day?

We offer two interview sessions each Tuesday. “Interview A” runs 8am-10:05 & “Session B” runs 10:30am-12:35pm (Please be mindful of this distinction when selecting an interview slot). The interview day will begin with brief Welcome Session which includes all applicants, residents and faculty. Applicants will then meet with two residents, a faculty member and the Program Director in 1:1 interviews each lasting 20mins. The interview will wrap up with a Closing Session – an opportunity for any lingering group-oriented questions and TFM residents love to share their favorite things about Tacoma!

Who should I contact if I still have questions?

Please direct questions concerning the interview process to our Residency Coordinator, Leigh Croker at [email protected] with any questions you might have.