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Corewell Health (Dearborn and Trenton) Program

Surgery residency program in Dearborn, Michigan, sponsored by Corewell Health.

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About Corewell Health (Dearborn and Trenton) Program

ACGME code
4402500415
Program director
Nathan LaFayette
Location
Dearborn, Michigan
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
682
Latest cycle
Interview rate
7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
5%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Corewell Health (Dearborn and Trenton) Program is a community-based Surgery residency program in Dearborn, Michigan, sponsored by Corewell Health. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 682 applications and invited about 7% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 5% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 78 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
4
Interview rate
7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates5%
  • US DO graduates90%
  • US IMGs5%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women57%
  • Men43%
  • White48%
  • Asian43%
  • Hispanic or Latino10%

Contact and location

Program director
Nathan LaFayette
Program coordinator
Jill Balazsi
Coordinator phone
(313) 593-8660
Sponsoring institution
Corewell Health

18101 Oakwood Blvd. Dearborn, MI 48124 Open in Google Maps

Corewell Health (Dearborn and Trenton) Program: frequently asked questions

Does Corewell Health (Dearborn and Trenton) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Corewell Health (Dearborn and Trenton) Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Corewell Health (Dearborn and Trenton) Program IMG-friendly?

About 5% of residents at Corewell Health (Dearborn and Trenton) Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Corewell Health (Dearborn and Trenton) Program offer?

Corewell Health (Dearborn and Trenton) Program offers 4 first-year Surgery positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Corewell Health (Dearborn and Trenton) Program?

Corewell Health (Dearborn and Trenton) Program received 682 applications and interviewed about 7% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Corewell Health (Dearborn and Trenton) Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Corewell Health (Dearborn and Trenton) Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is Corewell Health (Dearborn and Trenton) Program located?

Corewell Health (Dearborn and Trenton) Program is located at 18101 Oakwood Blvd. Dearborn, MI 48124. Its sponsoring institution is Corewell Health.

Who is the program director of Corewell Health (Dearborn and Trenton) Program?

The program director is Nathan LaFayette. The program coordinator, Jill Balazsi, is the usual contact for application questions.

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