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Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program

Neurology residency program in Detroit, Michigan, sponsored by Henry Ford Health.

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About Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program

ACGME code
1802521129
Program director
Iram Zaman
Location
Detroit, Michigan
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
984
Latest cycle
Interview rate
12.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
45%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Neurology residency program in Detroit, Michigan, sponsored by Henry Ford Health. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Neurology program (6).

In the latest application cycle the program received 984 applications and invited about 12.2% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Neurology interview rate of 12.6%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 45% 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
  • 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: interviewed6%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed19%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed2%
Positions offered
8
Interview rate
12.2%
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates30%
  • US DO graduates26%
  • US IMGs4%
  • Non-US IMGs41%

Demographics

  • Women37%
  • Men63%
  • White37%
  • Asian30%
  • Black or African American11%
  • Other15%

Contact and location

Program director
Iram Zaman
Program coordinator
Krystal Melton
Coordinator phone
(313) 916-7205
Sponsoring institution
Henry Ford Health

Department of Neurology 2799 W Grand Blvd Detroit, MI 48202 Open in Google Maps

Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 45% of residents at Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital 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 Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program offer?

Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program offers 8 first-year Neurology positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program?

Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program received 984 applications and interviewed about 12.2% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital 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 Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program?

Applicants who sent Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 6%.

Where is Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program located?

Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program is located at Department of Neurology 2799 W Grand Blvd Detroit, MI 48202. Its sponsoring institution is Henry Ford Health.

Who is the program director of Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program?

The program director is Iram Zaman. The program coordinator, Krystal Melton, is the usual contact for application questions.

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