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Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program

Psychiatry 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
4002531284
Program director
Madhavi-Latha Nagalla
Location
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
7
First-year spots
Applicants
808
Latest cycle
Interview rate
15.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
25%
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 Psychiatry residency program in Kalamazoo, Michigan, sponsored by Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine. It offers 7 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 808 applications and invited about 15.8% 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 25% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 50 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
7
Interview rate
15.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates29%
  • US DO graduates46%
  • US IMGs4%
  • Non-US IMGs21%

Demographics

  • Women46%
  • Men54%
  • White33%
  • Asian63%
  • Black or African American4%
  • Hispanic or Latino4%

Contact and location

Program director
Madhavi-Latha Nagalla
Program coordinator
Allyson Ellis
Coordinator phone
(269) 337-6375
Program phone
(269) 337-4458
Sponsoring institution
Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of 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 25% 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 Psychiatry program has 8% 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 7 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 7 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 808 applications and interviewed about 15.8% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

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 Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.

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 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 Madhavi-Latha Nagalla. The program coordinator, Allyson Ellis, is the usual contact for application questions.