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Trinity Health Oakland/Wayne State University Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Pontiac, Michigan, sponsored by Trinity Health Oakland.

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About Trinity Health Oakland/Wayne State University Program

ACGME code
1402511200
Program director
Geetha Krishnamoorthy
Location
Pontiac, Michigan
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
17
First-year spots
Applicants
5,571
Latest cycle
Interview rate
3.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
100%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Trinity Health Oakland/Wayne State University Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Pontiac, Michigan, sponsored by Trinity Health Oakland. It offers 17 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 5,571 applications and invited about 3.8% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 100% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 65 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist and primary care 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
17
Interview rate
3.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs12%
  • Non-US IMGs88%

Demographics

  • Women48%
  • Men52%
  • White2%
  • Asian88%
  • Black or African American6%

Contact and location

Program director
Geetha Krishnamoorthy
Program coordinator
Kavya Candagaddala
Coordinator phone
(428) 858-6233
Program phone
(248) 858-3251
Sponsoring institution
Trinity Health Oakland

Department of Medicine 44405 Woodward Avenue Pontiac, MI 48341 Open in Google Maps

Trinity Health Oakland/Wayne State University Program: frequently asked questions

Does Trinity Health Oakland/Wayne State University Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Trinity Health Oakland/Wayne 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 Trinity Health Oakland/Wayne State University Program IMG-friendly?

About 100% of residents at Trinity Health Oakland/Wayne State University Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Trinity Health Oakland/Wayne State University Program offer?

Trinity Health Oakland/Wayne State University Program offers 17 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 17 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Trinity Health Oakland/Wayne State University Program?

Trinity Health Oakland/Wayne State University Program received 5,571 applications and interviewed about 3.8% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Trinity Health Oakland/Wayne 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 Trinity Health Oakland/Wayne State University Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is Trinity Health Oakland/Wayne State University Program located?

Trinity Health Oakland/Wayne State University Program is located at Department of Medicine 44405 Woodward Avenue Pontiac, MI 48341. Its sponsoring institution is Trinity Health Oakland.

Who is the program director of Trinity Health Oakland/Wayne State University Program?

The program director is Geetha Krishnamoorthy. The program coordinator, Kavya Candagaddala, is the usual contact for application questions.

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