Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine (Kalamazoo) Program Family Medicine Residency
Family 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 (Kalamazoo) Program
- ACGME code
- 1202521169
- Program director
- Kristi VanDerKolk
- Location
- Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 9
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 1,962
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 10.2%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 83%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine (Kalamazoo) Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Kalamazoo, Michigan, sponsored by Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine. It offers 9 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 1,962 applications and invited about 10.2% 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 83% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 70 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
- Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
- Year of graduation limit
- US clinical experience required
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 9
- Interview rate
- 10.2%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates10%
- US DO graduates7%
- US IMGs7%
- Non-US IMGs76%
Demographics
- Women52%
- Men48%
- White21%
- Asian69%
- Black or African American10%
- Other7%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Kristi VanDerKolk
- Program coordinator
- Megan Rhodes
- Coordinator phone
- (269) 585-0201
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine
Department of Family and Community Medicine 1000 Oakland Drive Kalamazoo, MI 49008 Open in Google Maps
Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine (Kalamazoo) Program: frequently asked questions
Does Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine (Kalamazoo) Program sponsor visas?
Yes. Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine (Kalamazoo) 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 (Kalamazoo) Program IMG-friendly?
About 83% of residents at Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine (Kalamazoo) 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 Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine (Kalamazoo) Program offer?
Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine (Kalamazoo) Program offers 9 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 9 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine (Kalamazoo) Program?
Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine (Kalamazoo) Program received 1,962 applications and interviewed about 10.2% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine (Kalamazoo) 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 (Kalamazoo) 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 Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine (Kalamazoo) Program located?
Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine (Kalamazoo) Program is located at Department of Family and Community Medicine 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 (Kalamazoo) Program?
The program director is Kristi VanDerKolk. The program coordinator, Megan Rhodes, is the usual contact for application questions.