Orthopaedic SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliated

Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program

Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Detroit, Michigan, sponsored by Detroit Medical Center.

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About Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program

ACGME code
2602531210
Program director
Bryan Little
Location
Detroit, Michigan
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
346
Latest cycle
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program is a community-based university affiliated Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Detroit, Michigan, sponsored by Detroit Medical Center. It offers 4 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Orthopaedic Surgery program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 346 applications.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 65 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.

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
4
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women21%
  • Men79%
  • White42%
  • Asian26%
  • Black or African American11%
  • Hispanic or Latino21%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Bryan Little
Program coordinator
Edward Rozek
Coordinator phone
(313) 745-0517
Program phone
(313) 966-8013
Sponsoring institution
Detroit Medical Center

Harper University Hospital Department of Orthopaedic Surgery 3990 John R - 7 Brush 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?

Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program IMG-friendly?

Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program offer?

Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program offers 4 first-year Orthopaedic Surgery positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

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. Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program does not publish a Step 2 CK minimum, so compare your score with the specialty overall. Across Orthopaedic Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 258.

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

Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program is located at Harper University Hospital Department of Orthopaedic Surgery 3990 John R - 7 Brush 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 Bryan Little. The program coordinator, Edward Rozek, is the usual contact for application questions.