Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program Emergency Medicine Residency
Emergency Medicine residency program in Kalamazoo, Michigan, sponsored by Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine.
See how you matchAbout Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program
- ACGME code
- 1102521124
- Program director
- Philip Pazderka
- Location
- Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 16
- First-year spots
- IMG residents
- 11%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program is a community-based university affiliated Emergency Medicine residency program in Kalamazoo, Michigan, sponsored by Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine. It offers 16 first-year positions, higher than the typical Emergency Medicine program (11).
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 11% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Emergency Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 48 hours a week in their first year.
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
- 16
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 1
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates40%
- US DO graduates49%
- US IMGs9%
- Non-US IMGs2%
Demographics
- Women24%
- Men76%
- White82%
- Asian18%
- Black or African American4%
- Hispanic or Latino2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native2%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Philip Pazderka
- Program coordinator
- Kate Butler
- Coordinator phone
- (269) 337-6600
- Program phone
- (269) 337-6608
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine
1000 Oakland Drive Kalamazoo, MI 49008 Open in Google Maps
Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program: frequently asked questions
Does Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program sponsor visas?
Yes. Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
Is Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program IMG-friendly?
About 11% of residents at Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine 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 Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program offer?
Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program offers 16 first-year Emergency Medicine positions, and 16 were filled in the latest Match.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it.
Where is Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program located?
Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program is located at 1000 Oakland Drive Kalamazoo, MI 49008. Its sponsoring institution is Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine.
Who is the program director of Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program?
The program director is Philip Pazderka. The program coordinator, Kate Butler, is the usual contact for application questions.