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Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program

Neurology residency program in Detroit, Michigan, sponsored by Detroit Medical Center.

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About Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program

ACGME code
1802531054
Program director
Jacob Rube
Location
Detroit, Michigan
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
10
First-year spots
Applicants
1,090
Latest cycle
Interview rate
11.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
49%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program is a university Based Neurology residency program in Detroit, Michigan, sponsored by Detroit Medical Center. It offers 10 first-year positions, higher than the typical Neurology program (6).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,090 applications and invited about 11.2% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Neurology interview rate of 12.6%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 49% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Neurology 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

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed8%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
10
Interview rate
11.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates30%
  • US DO graduates22%
  • US IMGs19%
  • Non-US IMGs30%

Demographics

  • Women46%
  • Men54%
  • White38%
  • Asian41%
  • Black or African American11%
  • Hispanic or Latino3%
  • Other14%

Contact and location

Program director
Jacob Rube
Program coordinator
Krystal Norrix
Coordinator phone
(313) 745-1687
Program phone
(313) 577-1245
Sponsoring institution
Detroit Medical Center

Wayne State Univ School of Medicine 8D University Health Center 4201 St. Antoine 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 49% 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 Neurology program has 20% 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 10 first-year Neurology positions, and 10 were filled in the latest Match.

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

Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program received 1,090 applications and interviewed about 11.2% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.

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 Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.

Do program signals help at Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program?

Applicants who sent Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 8%.

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

Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program is located at Wayne State Univ School of Medicine 8D University Health Center 4201 St. Antoine 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 Jacob Rube. The program coordinator, Krystal Norrix, is the usual contact for application questions.

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