{"id":3564,"date":"2013-04-02T20:24:44","date_gmt":"2013-04-02T20:24:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/medex\/?page_id=3564"},"modified":"2026-09-24T23:07:58","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T23:07:58","slug":"mchs-tuition-and-fees","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/familymedicine.uw.edu\/medex\/pa-program\/program-cost\/mchs-tuition-and-fees\/","title":{"rendered":"MCHS Tuition and Fees"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"accordion\">\n\n\t<div id=\"accordion-3314669559\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-3314669559-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-2027-2029-medex-estimated-program-expenses\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-3314669559-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>2027-2029 MEDEX Estimated Program Expenses<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-3314669559-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-3314669559-label\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p><strong>Program Duration:<\/strong> 27 months (9 quarters)<\/p>\n<p>The estimates below represent anticipated educational and program-related expenses for students entering the MEDEX Northwest PA Program in Summer 2027. Costs are estimates and are intended to assist with financial planning.<br \/>Students are responsible for living expenses and personal costs. <br \/>Tuition and fees are subject to change.<\/p>\n<div align=\"center\"><hr align=\"center\" size=\"0\" width=\"100%\" \/><\/div>\n<h4><strong>Estimated Program Costs Overview<\/strong><\/h4>\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" width=\"290\"><strong>Category<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"183\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\"><strong>Estimated Total Program Cost<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"290\">\n<p>Tuition (9 quarters)<br \/>*Increase anticipated starting Summer 2027<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"183\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">$89,208<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"290\">\n<p>UW Student Fees<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"183\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">$3,760<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"290\">\n<p>Criminal Background Checks<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"183\">\n<p>$120<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"290\">\n<p>10-Screen Drug Test<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"183\">\n<p>$120<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"290\">\n<p>BLS Certification<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"183\">\n<p>$170<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"290\">\n<p>ACLS Certification<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"183\">\n<p>$200-$275<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"290\">\n<p>Books &amp; Handouts<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"183\">\n<p>$3,953<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"290\">\n<p>Equipment &amp; Supplies<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"183\">\n<p>$1,500-$2,000<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"290\">\n<p>Computer &amp; Software<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"183\">\n<p>$3,600<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"290\">\n<p>Travel Expenses<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"183\">\n<p>$14,000<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"290\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\"><strong>Estimated Total<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"183\">\n<p><strong>$116,631 &#8211; $117,036<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 85%;\"><em>Estimated total excludes health insurance and personal living expenses.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<div align=\"center\"><hr align=\"center\" size=\"0\" width=\"100%\" \/><\/div>\n<h4><strong>Tuition<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Tuition Cost<\/strong><\/p>\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Description<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\"><strong>Program Total<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Tuition is assessed quarterly based on credit load across the program\u2019s 9\u00a0quarter structure. The tuition rate\u00a0remains\u00a0fixed for each cohort unless a student takes a leave of absence and rejoins a\u00a0subsequent\u00a0cohort, in which case the new cohort rate applies.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>$89,208<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 85%;\"><em>Important: Tuition increases anticipated for students starting the program in June 2027.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<hr align=\"center\" size=\"0\" width=\"100%\" \/>\n<h4><strong>Mandatory UW Student Fees<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>All fees are required for students at every MEDEX campus. Amounts may change annually.<\/p>\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Fee Type<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\"><strong>Per Quarter<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\"><strong>Program Total<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Services and Activities Fee<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>$182<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>$1,638<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Technology Fee<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>$38<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>$288<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>IMA Bond Fee<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>$32<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>$288<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Facilities Renovation Fee<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>$70<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>$630<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>U-PASS Fee<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>$73<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>$657<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Med+Proctor Registration<br \/>HSIP Fee<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>$20<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>$205 (includes $25 registration fee)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\"><strong>Total<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><strong>$3,760<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr align=\"center\" size=\"0\" width=\"100%\" \/>\n<h4><strong>Required Professional Expenses<\/strong><\/h4>\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Requirement<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\"><strong>Frequency and Details<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\"><strong>Estimated Program Total<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Criminal Background Checks<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Required before matriculation and again before entering the clinical year. Each background check costs approximately $59.75.\u00a0An\u00a0additional\u00a0check\u00a0may be\u00a0required\u00a0if\u00a0a student takes a leave of absence.\u00a0Additional\u00a0background checks required by the program or clinical sites are the student\u2019s responsibility.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>$120<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Drug Screening<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Required prior to starting\u00a0the\u00a0clinical year.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>$120<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>BLS Certification<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>American Heart Association\u2013approved training. Required prior to matriculation and before entering the clinical year. BLS cards expire every two years.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>$170<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>ACLS Certification<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Required prior to starting\u00a0the\u00a0clinical year. First\u00a0time certification\u00a0is\u00a0$275; recertification\u00a0is\u00a0$200.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>$200-$275<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div align=\"center\"><hr align=\"center\" size=\"0\" width=\"100%\" \/><\/div>\n<h4><strong>Equipment &amp; Learning Resources<\/strong><\/h4>\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Item<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\"><strong>Estimated Program Total<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Books &amp; Handouts<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>$3,953<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Medical Equipment<br \/>Typically includes<strong>:<\/strong> stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, oto\/ophthalmoscope, reflex hammer, tuning fork, penlight, clinical jacket, and other required supplies.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>$1,500-$2,000<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Computer &amp; Software<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>$3,600<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div align=\"center\"><hr align=\"center\" size=\"0\" width=\"100%\" \/><\/div>\n<h4><strong>Travel Expenses<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Estimated Total: $14,000<\/strong> <br \/>Estimated travel expenses, primarily during the second year. <br \/>Students\u00a0are required to\u00a0travel for clerkship rotations and\u202ffamily medicine\u202fpreceptorship rotations.\u202fMost rotations are\u00a0located\u00a0throughout the WWAMI and Hawaii states. However, there may be other areas outside of WWAMI and Hawaii that may be arranged by the clinical coordinator. If an international health rotation is\u00a0arranged\u00a0this is not included in the travel expense estimate. The first summer quarter requires students to be at the UW Seattle campus to attend New Student Orientation for 1 week;\u202fif you are not from the Seattle area, then\u00a0additional\u00a0travel and housing costs must be budgeted. Students will also\u00a0be required\u00a0to return to their specific campus for up to 4 weeks at the end of the clinical year.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Campus Cost-of-Living Comparison<\/strong><\/h4>\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Campus<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\"><strong>Compared to Seattle, WA<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Kailua-Kona, HI<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>2% lower<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Anchorage, AK<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>2% higher<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Spokane, WA<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>15% lower<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Tacoma, WA<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>7% lower<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h4><strong>Typical Roundtrip Travel to Seattle<\/strong><\/h4>\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Campus<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\"><strong>Estimated Airfare<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Kailua-Kona<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>$560-$700<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Anchorage<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>$350-$510<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Spokane<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>$200-$240<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h4><strong>Health Insurance<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Strongly Recommended<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Students are strongly encouraged to maintain adequate health insurance coverage throughout the program. Those leaving employment may wish to investigate COBRA continuation coverage or other available insurance options. <br \/><strong>Additional information:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/insurance\/other\/\">https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/insurance\/other\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-799807689\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-799807689-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-2025-2027-medex-estimated-program-expenses\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-799807689-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>2025-2027 MEDEX Estimated Program Expenses<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-799807689-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-799807689-label\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>The following breakdown is for planning estimates only. Students have the primary responsibility to support themselves during their education. Estimated expenses of the program (27 months) for the cohort entering in Summer 2025 include the following:<\/p>\n<h3>Tuition<\/h3>\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"83%\">\n<p><strong>DESCRIPTION<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><strong>COST<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"83%\">\n<p>$9,912 per quarter for a total of 9 quarters.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>$89,208<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>UW Student and Technology Fees*<\/h3>\n<p><strong><em><u>These are required UW Fees for all MEDEX students regardless of campus location<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 85%;\">*Subject to change each year.<\/span><\/p>\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"85%\">\n<p><strong>DESCRIPTION<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><strong>COST<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Student and Activity Fee<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>$271 first quarter<\/li>\n<li>$277 subsequent 8 quarters<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Technology Fee<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>$27 first quarter<\/li>\n<li>$32 subsequent 8 quarters<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>U-PASS Fee<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>$70 first quarter<\/li>\n<li>$73 subsequent 8 quarters<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\">\n<p>$3,424<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>UW HSIP (Health Sciences Immunization Program) Fee<\/h3>\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"85%\">\n<p><strong>DESCRIPTION<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><strong>COST<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>$20\/quarterly* (HSIP) plus $25 one-time Med+Proctor registration. <br \/><span style=\"font-size: 85%;\">*Subject to change each Fall quarter.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\">\n<p>$205<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3>Criminal Background Checks<\/h3>\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"85%\">\n<p><strong>DESCRIPTION<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><strong>COST<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Required before matriculation and again before entering the clinical year. Each background check costs approximately $48.50 plus a $1.99 processing fee. Any additional background checks required by the program or clinical sites will be at the student\u2019s expense.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\">\n<p>$101<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>10-Screen Drug Test<\/h3>\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"85%\">\n<p><strong>DESCRIPTION<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><strong>COST<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Required prior to starting clinical year.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\">\n<p>$120<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers<\/h3>\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"85%\">\n<p><strong>DESCRIPTION<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><strong>COST<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>American Heart Association approved training. Required prior to matriculation and before entering the clinical year. BLS cards expire every two years.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\">\n<p>$170<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)<\/h3>\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"84%\">\n<p><strong>DESCRIPTION<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><strong>COST<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Required prior to starting clinical year.<em><br \/><\/em>(*First time certification cost $275 or Recertification cost $200)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\">\n<p>$275 or $200<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>Equipment and Supplies<\/h3>\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"82%\">\n<p><strong>DESCRIPTION<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><strong>COST<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Books and Handouts (estimated)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>$4,243<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Equipment (estimated)<br \/><em>(Oto\/ophthalmoscope, blood pressure cuff, stethoscope, reflex hammer, penlight, tuning fork, clinical jacket, etc.)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>$1,500-$2,000<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Computer &amp; Software (estimated)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>$3,600<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>Travel Expenses<\/h3>\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"85%\">\n<p><strong>DESCRIPTION<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><strong>COST<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Travel Expenses (mostly second year expense \u2013 estimated)<\/p>\n<p><em>Students are required to travel for clerkship rotations and <\/em><em>family medicine\u00a0<\/em><em>preceptorship rotations. <\/em><em>Most rotations are located throughout the WWAMI and Hawaii states. However, there may be other areas outside of WWAMI and Hawaii that may be arranged by the clinical coordinator. If an international health rotation is arranged this is not included in the travel expense estimate. The first summer quarter requires students to be at the UW Seattle campus to attend New Student Orientation for 1 week; <\/em><em>if you are not from the Seattle area, then additional travel and housing costs must be budgeted. Students will also be required to return to their specific campus for up to 4 weeks at the end of the clinical year.<br \/><\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>$16,000<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>All campuses have the same cost and expenses as shown above. Differences in cost of living and flights are estimated below, as a guide.<\/p>\n<p>Comparative overall cost of living and travel for each campus, relative to Seattle, WA.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Kailua-Kona, HI \u2013 2% lower cost of living than Seattle<\/li>\n<li>Anchorage, AK \u2013 2% higher cost of living than Seattle<\/li>\n<li>Spokane, WA \u2013 15% lower cost of living than Seattle<\/li>\n<li>Tacoma, WA \u2013 6% lower cost of living than Seattle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Travel cost estimates, round trip from each distant campus to Seattle.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Kailua-Kona to Seattle $560 \u2013 $680<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Anchorage to Seattle $370 \u2013 $460<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Spokane to Seattle $180-240<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Health Insurance<\/h3>\n<p>We\u00a0<u>strongly encourage everyone<\/u> to obtain adequate health insurance. For now, please don\u2019t drop your current coverage; you might want to explore the provisions for extending your coverage under the COBRA plan which is designed for people who are quitting their jobs but want to maintain insurance coverage.<br \/>For insurance information, and links to plans, please review the information at <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/insurance\/other\/\">https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/insurance\/other\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-3610546887\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-3610546887-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-2024-2026-medex-estimated-program-expenses\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-3610546887-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>2024-2026 MEDEX Estimated Program Expenses<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-3610546887-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-3610546887-label\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>The following breakdown is for planning estimates only. Students have the primary responsibility to support themselves during training. Estimated expenses of the program (27 months) for the cohort entering in Summer 2024 include the following:<\/p>\n<h3>Tuition<\/h3>\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"83%\">\n<p><strong>DESCRIPTION<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><strong>COST<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"83%\">\n<p>$9,912 per quarter for a total of 9 quarters.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>$89,208<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>UW Student and Technology Fees*<\/h3>\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"85%\">\n<p><strong>DESCRIPTION<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><strong>COST<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>$265 Student and Activity Fee per quarter for a total of 9 quarters.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 85%;\">This is a required UW Fee for all MEDEX students even though it will have no benefit to students at the Anchorage, Kona, and Spokane campuses, and limited benefits to those at the Tacoma campus.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>$22 Technology Fee per quarter for a total of 9 quarters.<\/p>\n<p>$86 U-PASS Fee per quarter for a total of 9 quarters.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 85%;\">This is a required UW Fee for all MEDEX students even though it will have no benefit to students at the Anchorage, Kona, and Spokane campuses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 85%;\">*Subject to change each year.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\">\n<p>$3,357<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>UW HSIP (Health Sciences Immunization Program) Fee<\/h3>\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"85%\">\n<p><strong>DESCRIPTION<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><strong>COST<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>$21.50\/quarterly* (HSIP) and $35 one-time CastleBranch registration. <br \/>*Subject to change each Fall quarter.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\">\n<p>$228.50<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3>Criminal Background Checks<\/h3>\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"85%\">\n<p><strong>DESCRIPTION<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><strong>COST<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Required prior to matriculation and prior to starting clinical year.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\">\n<p>$98.98<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>10-Screen Drug Test<\/h3>\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"85%\">\n<p><strong>DESCRIPTION<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><strong>COST<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Required prior to starting clinical year.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\">\n<p>$120<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers<\/h3>\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"85%\">\n<p><strong>DESCRIPTION<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><strong>COST<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>American Heart Association approved training. Required prior to matriculation and before entering the clinical year. BLS cards expire every two years.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\">\n<p>$85<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)<\/h3>\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"84%\">\n<p><strong>DESCRIPTION<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><strong>COST<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Required prior to starting clinical year.<em><br \/><\/em>(*First time certification cost $275 or Recertification cost $200)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\">\n<p>$275 or $200<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>Equipment and Supplies<\/h3>\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"82%\">\n<p><strong>DESCRIPTION<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><strong>COST<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Books and Handouts (estimated)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>$5,072<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Equipment (estimated)<br \/><em>(Oto\/ophthalmoscope, blood pressure cuff, stethoscope, reflex hammer, penlight, tuning fork, clinical jacket, etc.)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>$1,500-$2,000<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Computer &amp; Software (estimated)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>$3,600<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>epocrates Software \u2013 $150\/year<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>$300<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Patient Logging Software\u00a0<em>(second year only)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>$100<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Poster Presentation \u2013 final Capstone project<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>$150<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>Travel Expenses<\/h3>\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"85%\">\n<p><strong>DESCRIPTION<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><strong>COST<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Travel Expenses (mostly second year expense \u2013 estimated)<br \/><em>Students should be prepared to travel for clerkship rotations and preceptorships. If an international health rotation is arranged, this is not included in the travel expense estimate. Summer quarter 2024 requires students to be on the UW Seattle campus for one week. If you are not from the Seattle area, travel and housing costs <strong>must<\/strong> be budgeted.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>$14,000<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>All campuses have the same cost and expenses as shown above. Differences in cost of living and flights are estimated below, as a guide.<\/p>\n<p>Comparative overall cost of living and travel for each campus, relative to Seattle, WA:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Kailua-Kona, HI \u2013 1% lower cost of living than Seattle<\/li>\n<li>Anchorage, AK \u2013 2% higher cost of living than Seattle<\/li>\n<li>Spokane, WA \u2013 15% lower cost of living than Seattle<\/li>\n<li>Tacoma, WA \u2013 7% lower cost of living than Seattle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Travel cost estimates, round trip from each distant campus to Seattle:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Kailua-Kona to Seattle $450 \u2013 $600<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Anchorage to Seattle $260 \u2013 $390<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Spokane to Seattle $200-260<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Health Insurance<\/h3>\n<p>We\u00a0<u>strongly encourage everyone<\/u> to obtain adequate health insurance. 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