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Detroit Wayne County Health Authority (Authority Health) GME Consortium Program

Family Medicine residency program in Detroit, Michigan, sponsored by Detroit Wayne County Health Authority (Authority Health) GME Consortium.

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About Detroit Wayne County Health Authority (Authority Health) GME Consortium Program

ACGME code
1202500743
Program director
Hussein Saghir
Location
Detroit, Michigan
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
694
Latest cycle
Interview rate
8.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
72%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Detroit Wayne County Health Authority (Authority Health) GME Consortium Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Detroit, Michigan, sponsored by Detroit Wayne County Health Authority (Authority Health) GME Consortium. It offers 6 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 694 applications and invited about 8.4% 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 72% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 40 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, primary care, rural and women's health 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
6
Interview rate
8.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates11%
  • US DO graduates17%
  • US IMGs39%
  • Non-US IMGs33%

Demographics

  • Women44%
  • Men56%
  • White17%
  • Asian33%
  • Black or African American22%
  • Hispanic or Latino6%
  • Other11%

Contact and location

Program director
Hussein Saghir
Program coordinator
Cathy Smart
Coordinator phone
(313) 346-5235
Sponsoring institution
Detroit Wayne County Health Authority (Authority Health) GME Consortium

3031 West Grand Blvd. Suite 600 Detroit Detroit, MI 48202 Open in Google Maps

Detroit Wayne County Health Authority (Authority Health) GME Consortium Program: frequently asked questions

Does Detroit Wayne County Health Authority (Authority Health) GME Consortium Program sponsor visas?

Detroit Wayne County Health Authority (Authority Health) GME Consortium Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is Detroit Wayne County Health Authority (Authority Health) GME Consortium Program IMG-friendly?

About 72% of residents at Detroit Wayne County Health Authority (Authority Health) GME Consortium Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Detroit Wayne County Health Authority (Authority Health) GME Consortium Program offer?

Detroit Wayne County Health Authority (Authority Health) GME Consortium Program offers 6 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Detroit Wayne County Health Authority (Authority Health) GME Consortium Program?

Detroit Wayne County Health Authority (Authority Health) GME Consortium Program received 694 applications and interviewed about 8.4% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Detroit Wayne County Health Authority (Authority Health) GME Consortium 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 Wayne County Health Authority (Authority Health) GME Consortium 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 Wayne County Health Authority (Authority Health) GME Consortium Program located?

Detroit Wayne County Health Authority (Authority Health) GME Consortium Program is located at 3031 West Grand Blvd. Suite 600 Detroit Detroit, MI 48202. Its sponsoring institution is Detroit Wayne County Health Authority (Authority Health) GME Consortium.

Who is the program director of Detroit Wayne County Health Authority (Authority Health) GME Consortium Program?

The program director is Hussein Saghir. The program coordinator, Cathy Smart, is the usual contact for application questions.