Internal Medicine/PediatricsCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program

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

See how you match

About Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program

ACGME code
7002514089
Program director
Theotonius Gomes
Location
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
324
Latest cycle
Interview rate
33%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
26%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine/Pediatrics residency program in Kalamazoo, Michigan, sponsored by Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine. It offers 4 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Internal Medicine/Pediatrics program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 324 applications and invited about 33% 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 26% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Internal Medicine/Pediatrics programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 68 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

See how much sending a program signal, or a matching geographic preference, raised interview chances at this program.

You can unlock these details for 2 programs for free, no account needed. After that, create a free account to keep going.

Is Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program a good fit for you?

Create a free account, enter your scores, visa needs and graduation year, and get a program list ranked by how well each program fits your profile.

Create a free account

Applications and interviews

Positions offered
4
Interview rate
33%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates33%
  • US DO graduates40%
  • US IMGs13%
  • Non-US IMGs13%

Demographics

  • Women73%
  • Men27%
  • White67%
  • Asian27%
  • Hispanic or Latino7%

Contact and location

Program director
Theotonius Gomes
Program coordinator
Teresa Martinez
Coordinator phone
(269) 337-6353
Program phone
(269) 337-6065
Sponsoring institution
Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine

Medicine-Pediatrics Program 1000 Oakland Dr Kalamazoo, MI 49008 Open in Google Maps

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program: frequently asked questions

Does Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD 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 Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program IMG-friendly?

About 26% of residents at Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine 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 Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program offer?

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program offers 4 first-year Internal Medicine/Pediatrics positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program?

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program received 324 applications and interviewed about 33% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine/Pediatrics program interviews about 28.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD 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 Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD 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/Pediatrics programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.

Where is Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program located?

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program is located at Medicine-Pediatrics Program 1000 Oakland Dr 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 Program?

The program director is Theotonius Gomes. The program coordinator, Teresa Martinez, is the usual contact for application questions.