Emergency MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program

Emergency Medicine residency program in Detroit, Michigan, sponsored by Henry Ford Health.

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About Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program

ACGME code
1102512025
Program director
Jason Folt
Location
Detroit, Michigan
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
15
First-year spots
IMG residents
20%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Emergency Medicine residency program in Detroit, Michigan, sponsored by Henry Ford Health. It offers 15 first-year positions, higher than the typical Emergency Medicine program (11).

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 20% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Emergency Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 46 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
15
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates50%
  • US DO graduates30%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs20%

Demographics

  • Women50%
  • Men50%
  • White57%
  • Asian20%
  • Black or African American9%
  • Hispanic or Latino5%
  • Other7%

Contact and location

Program director
Jason Folt
Program coordinator
Jennifer Owens
Coordinator phone
(313) 916-1553
Program phone
(313) 622-3667
Sponsoring institution
Henry Ford Health

Department of Emergency Medicine 2799 West Grand Blvd. Detroit, MI 48202 Open in Google Maps

Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 20% of residents at Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Emergency Medicine program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program offer?

Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program offers 15 first-year Emergency Medicine positions, and 15 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it.

Where is Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program located?

Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program is located at Department of Emergency Medicine 2799 West Grand Blvd. Detroit, MI 48202. Its sponsoring institution is Henry Ford Health.

Who is the program director of Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program?

The program director is Jason Folt. The program coordinator, Jennifer Owens, is the usual contact for application questions.