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Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program

Internal Medicine/Pediatrics residency program in Detroit, Michigan, sponsored by Detroit Medical Center.

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About Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program

ACGME code
7002514029
Program director
Heather Abraham
Location
Detroit, Michigan
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
297
Latest cycle
Interview rate
32.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
28%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program is a university Based Internal Medicine/Pediatrics residency program in Detroit, Michigan, sponsored by Detroit Medical Center. It offers 6 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine/Pediatrics program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 297 applications and invited about 32.7% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Internal Medicine/Pediatrics programs, which interview about 28.4% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 28% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Internal Medicine/Pediatrics programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 57 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
6
Interview rate
32.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates55%
  • US DO graduates18%
  • US IMGs23%
  • Non-US IMGs5%

Demographics

  • Women68%
  • Men32%
  • White32%
  • Asian41%
  • Black or African American27%

Contact and location

Program director
Heather Abraham
Program coordinator
Melinda Johnson
Coordinator phone
(313) 577-4342
Sponsoring institution
Detroit Medical Center

4201 St Antoine UHC 5C Box 258 Detroit, MI 48201 Open in Google Maps

Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program: frequently asked questions

Does Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Detroit Medical Center/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 Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program IMG-friendly?

About 28% of residents at Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine/Pediatrics program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program offer?

Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program offers 6 first-year Internal Medicine/Pediatrics positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program?

Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program received 297 applications and interviewed about 32.7% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine/Pediatrics program interviews about 28.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Detroit Medical Center/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 Detroit Medical Center/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/Pediatrics programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.

Where is Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program located?

Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program is located at 4201 St Antoine UHC 5C Box 258 Detroit, MI 48201. Its sponsoring institution is Detroit Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program?

The program director is Heather Abraham. The program coordinator, Melinda Johnson, is the usual contact for application questions.