Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program Ophthalmology Residency
Ophthalmology residency program in Detroit, Michigan, sponsored by Detroit Medical Center.
See how you matchAbout Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program
- ACGME code
- 2402521075
- Program director
- Reecha Bahl
- Location
- Detroit, Michigan
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- IMG residents
- 11%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program is a university Based Ophthalmology residency program in Detroit, Michigan, sponsored by Detroit Medical Center.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 11% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Ophthalmology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 50 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
- US clinical experience required
- Residents' medical schools and countries
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Applications and interviews
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates86%
- US DO graduates4%
- US IMGs7%
- Non-US IMGs4%
Demographics
- Women50%
- Men50%
- White46%
- Asian25%
- Black or African American11%
- Hispanic or Latino7%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Reecha Bahl
- Program coordinator
- Nicole Andras
- Coordinator phone
- (313) 577-7614
- Program phone
- (313) 577-8939
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Detroit Medical Center
Kresge Eye Institute 4717 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 11% of residents at Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Ophthalmology program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.
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. Unlock the screening details above to see it.
Where is Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program located?
Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program is located at Kresge Eye Institute 4717 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 Reecha Bahl. The program coordinator, Nicole Andras, is the usual contact for application questions.