Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program Psychiatry Residency
Psychiatry residency program in Detroit, Michigan, sponsored by Detroit Medical Center.
See how you matchAbout Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program
- ACGME code
- 4002521283
- Program director
- Richard Balon
- Location
- Detroit, Michigan
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 11
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 1,056
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 14%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 8%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program is a university Based Psychiatry residency program in Detroit, Michigan, sponsored by Detroit Medical Center. It offers 11 first-year positions, higher than the typical Psychiatry program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 1,056 applications and invited about 14% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Psychiatry programs, which interview about 11.4% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 8% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 54 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research track.
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
- 11
- Interview rate
- 14%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates71%
- US DO graduates21%
- US IMGs3%
- Non-US IMGs5%
Demographics
- Women63%
- Men37%
- White53%
- Asian34%
- Black or African American5%
- Hispanic or Latino3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native3%
- Other8%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Richard Balon
- Program coordinator
- Michelle Trevithick
- Coordinator phone
- (313) 577-5283
- Program phone
- (313) 993-3416
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Detroit Medical Center
WSU Tolan Park Medical Building 3901 Chrysler Service Drive Suite 5-A Detroit, MI 48201 Open in Google Maps
Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program: frequently asked questions
Does Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program sponsor visas?
Yes. Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
Is Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program IMG-friendly?
About 8% of residents at Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.
How many residency positions does Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program offer?
Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program offers 11 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 11 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program?
Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program received 1,056 applications and interviewed about 14% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.
Where is Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program located?
Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program is located at WSU Tolan Park Medical Building 3901 Chrysler Service Drive Suite 5-A Detroit, MI 48201. Its sponsoring institution is Detroit Medical Center.
Who is the program director of Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program?
The program director is Richard Balon. The program coordinator, Michelle Trevithick, is the usual contact for application questions.