Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Wayne State University School of Medicine Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Rochester, Michigan, sponsored by Wayne State University School of Medicine.

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About Wayne State University School of Medicine Program

ACGME code
1402500896
Program director
Sarwan Kumar
Location
Rochester, Michigan
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
13
First-year spots
Applicants
4,722
Latest cycle
Interview rate
3.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
98%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Wayne State University School of Medicine Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Rochester, Michigan, sponsored by Wayne State University School of Medicine. It offers 13 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 4,722 applications and invited about 3.3% 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 98% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 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
13
Interview rate
3.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates3%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs18%
  • Non-US IMGs80%

Demographics

  • Women48%
  • Men53%
  • White15%
  • Asian60%
  • Black or African American8%
  • Hispanic or Latino3%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Sarwan Kumar
Program coordinator
Latonjala Turner
Coordinator phone
(248) 601-4805
Sponsoring institution
Wayne State University School of Medicine

Ascension Providence Rochester Hopital 1101 W. University Drive, 2 South Rochester, MI 48307 Open in Google Maps

Wayne State University School of Medicine Program: frequently asked questions

Does Wayne State University School of Medicine Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Wayne State University School of Medicine Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Wayne State University School of Medicine Program IMG-friendly?

About 98% of residents at Wayne State University School of Medicine 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 Wayne State University School of Medicine Program offer?

Wayne State University School of Medicine Program offers 13 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 13 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Wayne State University School of Medicine Program?

Wayne State University School of Medicine Program received 4,722 applications and interviewed about 3.3% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Wayne State University School of Medicine Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Wayne State University School of Medicine 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 Wayne State University School of Medicine Program located?

Wayne State University School of Medicine Program is located at Ascension Providence Rochester Hopital 1101 W. University Drive, 2 South Rochester, MI 48307. Its sponsoring institution is Wayne State University School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of Wayne State University School of Medicine Program?

The program director is Sarwan Kumar. The program coordinator, Latonjala Turner, is the usual contact for application questions.

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