Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Kalamazoo, Michigan, sponsored by Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine.
See how you matchAbout Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program
- ACGME code
- 2602521126
- Program director
- Karen Bovid
- Location
- Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 3
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 299
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 19.4%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 0%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program is a community-based university affiliated Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Kalamazoo, Michigan, sponsored by Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Orthopaedic Surgery program (4).
In the latest application cycle the program received 299 applications and invited about 19.4% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate 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 sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 56 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
- 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
- 3
- Interview rate
- 19.4%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates100%
- US DO graduates0%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women40%
- Men60%
- White67%
- Asian20%
- Black or African American7%
- Hispanic or Latino7%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Karen Bovid
- Program coordinator
- Laurie Lynch
- Coordinator phone
- (269) 337-6654
- Program phone
- (269) 337-6259
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine
School of Medicine 1000 Oakland Drive Kalamazoo, MI 49008-8054 Open in Google Maps
Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program: frequently asked questions
Does Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program sponsor visas?
Yes. Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
Is Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program IMG-friendly?
Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.
How many residency positions does Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program offer?
Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program offers 3 first-year Orthopaedic Surgery positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program?
Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program received 299 applications and interviewed about 19.4% of applicants. The typical Orthopaedic Surgery program interviews about 16.2%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Orthopaedic Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 258.
Where is Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program located?
Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program is located at School of Medicine 1000 Oakland Drive Kalamazoo, MI 49008-8054. Its sponsoring institution is Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine.
Who is the program director of Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program?
The program director is Karen Bovid. The program coordinator, Laurie Lynch, is the usual contact for application questions.