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Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program

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

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About Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program

ACGME code
2402521075
Program director
Reecha Bahl
Location
Detroit, Michigan
Data updated
October 3, 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

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

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
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
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.

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 0%.

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.

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