University of Michigan Health-West Program Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Wyoming, Michigan, sponsored by University of Michigan Health-West.
See how you matchAbout 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- 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.