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Children's Hospital of Michigan Program

Pediatrics residency program in Detroit, Michigan, sponsored by Children's Hospital of Michigan.

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About Children's Hospital of Michigan Program

ACGME code
3202521110
Program director
Jacqueline Leja
Location
Detroit, Michigan
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
26
First-year spots
Applicants
1,922
Latest cycle
Interview rate
22.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
62%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Children's Hospital of Michigan Program is a university Based Pediatrics residency program in Detroit, Michigan, sponsored by Children's Hospital of Michigan. It offers 26 first-year positions, higher than the typical Pediatrics program (12).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,922 applications and invited about 22.1% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Pediatrics programs, which interview about 27.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 62% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Pediatrics programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist and primary care tracks.

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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
26
Interview rate
22.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates20%
  • US DO graduates18%
  • US IMGs17%
  • Non-US IMGs45%

Demographics

  • Women73%
  • Men27%
  • White43%
  • Asian32%
  • Black or African American7%
  • Hispanic or Latino7%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native2%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Jacqueline Leja
Program coordinator
Stacy Wilson
Coordinator phone
(313) 745-1892
Program phone
(313) 745-5533
Sponsoring institution
Children's Hospital of Michigan

3901 Beaubien Boulevard Office of Pediatric Education Detroit, MI 48201 Open in Google Maps

Children's Hospital of Michigan Program: frequently asked questions

Does Children's Hospital of Michigan Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Children's Hospital of Michigan Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Children's Hospital of Michigan Program IMG-friendly?

About 62% of residents at Children's Hospital of Michigan Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Pediatrics program has 20% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Children's Hospital of Michigan Program offer?

Children's Hospital of Michigan Program offers 26 first-year Pediatrics positions, and 26 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Children's Hospital of Michigan Program?

Children's Hospital of Michigan Program received 1,922 applications and interviewed about 22.1% of applicants. The typical Pediatrics program interviews about 27.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Children's Hospital of Michigan Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Children's Hospital of Michigan Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Pediatrics programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 244.

Where is Children's Hospital of Michigan Program located?

Children's Hospital of Michigan Program is located at 3901 Beaubien Boulevard Office of Pediatric Education Detroit, MI 48201. Its sponsoring institution is Children's Hospital of Michigan.

Who is the program director of Children's Hospital of Michigan Program?

The program director is Jacqueline Leja. The program coordinator, Stacy Wilson, is the usual contact for application questions.

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