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Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program

Pediatrics residency program in Kalamazoo, Michigan, sponsored by Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine.

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About Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program

ACGME code
3202521391
Program director
Erica VanderKooy
Location
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
1,200
Latest cycle
IMG residents
78%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program is a university Based Pediatrics residency program in Kalamazoo, Michigan, sponsored by Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine. It offers 8 first-year positions, lower than the typical Pediatrics program (12).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,200 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 78% 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, primary care and research 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
8
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates18%
  • US DO graduates4%
  • US IMGs14%
  • Non-US IMGs64%

Demographics

  • Women61%
  • Men39%
  • White18%
  • Asian29%
  • Black or African American4%
  • Hispanic or Latino11%
  • Other11%

Contact and location

Program director
Erica VanderKooy
Program coordinator
Jody Pyne
Coordinator phone
(269) 337-6450
Sponsoring institution
Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine

Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine 1000 Oakland Drive Kalamazoo, MI 49008 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?

About 78% of residents at Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine 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 Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program offer?

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program offers 8 first-year Pediatrics positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

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. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Pediatrics programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 244.

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 Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine 1000 Oakland Drive Kalamazoo, MI 49008. 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 Erica VanderKooy. The program coordinator, Jody Pyne, is the usual contact for application questions.

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