Apply to the Sub-Internship

Our Commitment to Teaching & Training Future Family Physicians

Swedish Cherry Hill Family Medicine Residency offers rigorous full‑spectrum family medicine training within a mission‑driven, community‑focused residency program. Rooted in a strong culture of teaching and resident leadership, our program believes that excellent patient care is enhanced by physicians who teach and learn alongside one another, while actively addressing systemic inequities and racism in healthcare and society.

We are proud to offer 4th year medical students a 4-week, immersive sub-internship with our program. We believe that working with students is one of the ways we fulfill our mission of training family medicine doctors who reflect the community, provide excellence in clinical care, and prioritize social justice and antiracism work in their careers.

Students care for a diverse, underserved patient population and develop skills in patient‑centered, evidence‑based clinical decision‑making, documentation, and team‑based care. Through this experience, sub‑interns gain an authentic understanding of our commitment to clinical excellence, social justice, and training future family physicians equipped to serve their communities with compassion, advocacy, and leadership.

Who Should Apply

We welcome applicants who are:

·       Rising 4th year medical students at U.S. medical schools

·       Committed to a career in family medicine

·       Applicants with strong performance in core clerkships (Primary Care, Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, OB/GYN)

·       Students dedicated to the care of underserved populations

Available Rotation Blocks (AY 2026–2027)

The application for AY 2026-2027 is NOW OPEN

How to Apply

UW Students

The University of Washington School of Medicine coordinates sub‑internships internally. Once your placement is approved, our residency program will contact you prior to the start of your rotation.

Visiting (Non‑UW) Students

Visiting students must apply directly to the residency program using the initial application link below.

>>> INITIAL APPLICATION LINK <<<

After receiving your responses to this form, we will send you a separate link to upload your application materials.

The required application materials include the following documents:

1.      Curriculum Vitae - File name: 2026LastName_CV

2.      Medical School Transcript (Unofficial transcripts accepted) - File name: 2026LastName_Transcript

3.      Personal Statement - File name: 2026LastName_PS

Your personal statement should include:

o   Your goals for an advanced Family Medicine rotation and how Cherry Hill aligns with them

o   Description of your interest in underserved care

o   Any areas of special interest in Family Medicine

o   Length: Please limit to 1 page, single-spaced

Key Dates

Thank you to all those who have applied. The Sub-I Application Committee will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and aim to reach out to candidates invited to complete a sub-internship with us by April 15, 2026.

All the very best,

Lauren Lawler, MD, MPH - Faculty Coordinator, Sub-Internship Rotation.

Direct questions or concerns to  joanne.thomasen@swedish.org