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Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine (Kalamazoo) Program

Family Medicine residency program in Kalamazoo, Michigan, sponsored by Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine.

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About 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
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.