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Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program

Anesthesiology residency program in Detroit, Michigan, sponsored by Detroit Medical Center.

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About Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program

ACGME code
0402531073
Program director
Muhammad Jaffar
Location
Detroit, Michigan
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
12
First-year spots
Applicants
968
Latest cycle
IMG residents
38%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program is a university Based Anesthesiology residency program in Detroit, Michigan, sponsored by Detroit Medical Center. It offers 12 first-year positions, higher than the typical Anesthesiology program (10).

In the latest application cycle the program received 968 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 38% of current residents, compared with a median of 4% across Anesthesiology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 65 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care track.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
12
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates24%
  • US DO graduates37%
  • US IMGs14%
  • Non-US IMGs24%

Demographics

  • Women35%
  • Men65%
  • White53%
  • Asian31%
  • Black or African American2%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Muhammad Jaffar
Program coordinator
Monica Hoopingarner
Coordinator phone
(313) 745-7233
Sponsoring institution
Detroit Medical Center

Anesthesiology Educational Programs 3990 John R Box 162, Room 2940 Detroit, MI 48201 Open in Google Maps

Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program: frequently asked questions

Does Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program IMG-friendly?

About 38% of residents at Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Anesthesiology program has 4% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program offer?

Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program offers 12 first-year Anesthesiology positions, and 12 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Anesthesiology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program located?

Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program is located at Anesthesiology Educational Programs 3990 John R Box 162, Room 2940 Detroit, MI 48201. Its sponsoring institution is Detroit Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program?

The program director is Muhammad Jaffar. The program coordinator, Monica Hoopingarner, is the usual contact for application questions.