Orthopaedic SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliated

University of Michigan Health-West Program

Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Wyoming, Michigan, sponsored by University of Michigan Health-West.

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About University of Michigan Health-West Program

ACGME code
2602500216
Program director
Thomas Matelic
Location
Wyoming, Michigan
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
248
Latest cycle
Interview rate
12.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

University of Michigan Health-West Program is a community-based university affiliated Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Wyoming, Michigan, sponsored by University of Michigan Health-West. It offers 2 first-year positions, lower than the typical Orthopaedic Surgery program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 248 applications and invited about 12.1% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Orthopaedic Surgery programs, which interview about 16.2% of applicants.

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 80 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 scores of interviewed applicants
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
2
Interview rate
12.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates10%
  • US DO graduates90%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women20%
  • Men80%
  • White90%
  • Asian10%

Contact and location

Program director
Thomas Matelic
Program coordinator
Chelsea Cavataio
Coordinator phone
(616) 252-7021
Program phone
(616) 459-7101
Sponsoring institution
University of Michigan Health-West

5900 Byron Center Ave. SW Wyoming, MI 49519 Open in Google Maps

University of Michigan Health-West Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Michigan Health-West Program sponsor visas?

University of Michigan Health-West 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 University of Michigan Health-West Program IMG-friendly?

University of Michigan Health-West 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 University of Michigan Health-West Program offer?

University of Michigan Health-West Program offers 2 first-year Orthopaedic Surgery positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Michigan Health-West Program?

University of Michigan Health-West Program received 248 applications and interviewed about 12.1% of applicants. The typical Orthopaedic Surgery program interviews about 16.2%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Michigan Health-West Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has University of Michigan Health-West Program's Step 2 CK score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Orthopaedic Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 258.

Where is University of Michigan Health-West Program located?

University of Michigan Health-West Program is located at 5900 Byron Center Ave. SW Wyoming, MI 49519. Its sponsoring institution is University of Michigan Health-West.

Who is the program director of University of Michigan Health-West Program?

The program director is Thomas Matelic. The program coordinator, Chelsea Cavataio, is the usual contact for application questions.