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Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program

Child Neurology residency program in Detroit, Michigan, sponsored by Detroit Medical Center.

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About Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program

ACGME code
1852521052
Program director
Carla Watson
Location
Detroit, Michigan
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
110
Latest cycle
Interview rate
29.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
82%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program is a community-based university affiliated Child Neurology residency program in Detroit, Michigan, sponsored by Detroit Medical Center. It offers 3 first-year positions, higher than the typical Child Neurology program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 110 applications and invited about 29.1% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Child Neurology interview rate of 33.7%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 82% of current residents, compared with a median of 17.8% across Child Neurology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, primary care and research tracks.

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
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
3
Interview rate
29.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates18%
  • US IMGs9%
  • Non-US IMGs73%

Demographics

  • Women73%
  • Men27%
  • White45%
  • Asian18%
  • Black or African American9%
  • Other9%

Contact and location

Program director
Carla Watson
Program coordinator
Jacqueline Taylor
Coordinator phone
(313) 832-9612
Program phone
(313) 647-1287
Sponsoring institution
Detroit Medical Center

Children's Hospital of Michigan 3950 Beaubien Blvd 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 82% 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 Child Neurology program has 17.8% 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 3 first-year Child Neurology positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program?

Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program received 110 applications and interviewed about 29.1% of applicants. The typical Child Neurology program interviews about 33.7%.

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 and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Child Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

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

Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program is located at Children's Hospital of Michigan 3950 Beaubien Blvd 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 Carla Watson. The program coordinator, Jacqueline Taylor, is the usual contact for application questions.

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