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Application Information for 2025-2026 Patient Care Phase

Before you apply, check out the Special Programs page for the Transition to Clerkships 2025 Webinar and presentation slides.

Why choose the Olympia LIC?

Olympia LIC 2025-2026 Application

2024 Application Timeline

  • July 15: Applications open
  • July 31:  Applications close 
  • August 02: You will be contacted to schedule an interview 
  • August 05 – August 16: Interviews held via Zoom (dates TBA)
  • August 22:  Acceptance notifications sent
  • August 30:  Decision to participate due

Questions regarding the Olympia LIC can be directed to Dr. Devin Sawyer (torin@uw.edu) or Stacey Erdahl (fauchald@uw.edu).

2025-2026 Patient Care Phase Calendar

LIC Start Date: March 31, 2025

LIC End Dates: (varies – see schedule below)

February 27, 2026 (without Patient Care Phase elective)

March 13, 2026 (with Patient Care Phase 2-week elective)

March 27, 2026 (with Patient Care Phase 4-week elective)

Students may opt to register for a 2- or 4-week elective during their last four weeks of the Patient Care Phase. This elective can be in Olympia or anywhere in the WWAMI region.