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Detroit Medical Center (Sinai Grace)/Michigan State University Program

Family Medicine residency program in Detroit, Michigan, sponsored by Detroit Medical Center.

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About Detroit Medical Center (Sinai Grace)/Michigan State University Program

ACGME code
1202500733
Program director
Dennis Treece
Location
Detroit, Michigan
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
1,916
Latest cycle
Interview rate
3.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
78%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Detroit Medical Center (Sinai Grace)/Michigan State University Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Detroit, Michigan, sponsored by Detroit Medical Center. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,916 applications and invited about 3.9% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 78% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 50 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
  • 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
4
Interview rate
3.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates7%
  • US DO graduates14%
  • US IMGs21%
  • Non-US IMGs57%

Demographics

  • Women43%
  • Men57%
  • White7%
  • Asian64%
  • Black or African American7%
  • Other14%

Contact and location

Program director
Dennis Treece
Program coordinator
Fatin Sahhar
Coordinator phone
(313) 387-1097
Program phone
(313) 433-8434
Sponsoring institution
Detroit Medical Center

DMC/MSU(Sinai Grace) Family Medicine Residency Program DMC Grand River Health Center 19460 Grand River Ave Detroit, MI 48223 Open in Google Maps

Detroit Medical Center (Sinai Grace)/Michigan State University Program: frequently asked questions

Does Detroit Medical Center (Sinai Grace)/Michigan State University Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Detroit Medical Center (Sinai Grace)/Michigan 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 (Sinai Grace)/Michigan State University Program IMG-friendly?

About 78% of residents at Detroit Medical Center (Sinai Grace)/Michigan State University Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Detroit Medical Center (Sinai Grace)/Michigan State University Program offer?

Detroit Medical Center (Sinai Grace)/Michigan State University Program offers 4 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Detroit Medical Center (Sinai Grace)/Michigan State University Program?

Detroit Medical Center (Sinai Grace)/Michigan State University Program received 1,916 applications and interviewed about 3.9% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Detroit Medical Center (Sinai Grace)/Michigan 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 (Sinai Grace)/Michigan State University Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.

Where is Detroit Medical Center (Sinai Grace)/Michigan State University Program located?

Detroit Medical Center (Sinai Grace)/Michigan State University Program is located at DMC/MSU(Sinai Grace) Family Medicine Residency Program DMC Grand River Health Center 19460 Grand River Ave Detroit, MI 48223. Its sponsoring institution is Detroit Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Detroit Medical Center (Sinai Grace)/Michigan State University Program?

The program director is Dennis Treece. The program coordinator, Fatin Sahhar, is the usual contact for application questions.