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Detroit Medical Center Program

Surgery residency program in Detroit, Michigan, sponsored by Detroit Medical Center.

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About Detroit Medical Center Program

ACGME code
4402500418
Program director
Susan Seman
Location
Detroit, Michigan
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
1,119
Latest cycle
Interview rate
6.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
33%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Detroit Medical Center Program is a community-based Surgery residency program in Detroit, Michigan, sponsored by Detroit Medical Center. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,119 applications and invited about 6.3% 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 33% 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
3
Interview rate
6.3%
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates40%
  • US DO graduates27%
  • US IMGs13%
  • Non-US IMGs20%

Demographics

  • Women60%
  • Men40%
  • White60%
  • Asian33%
  • Black or African American7%
  • Hispanic or Latino7%

Contact and location

Program director
Susan Seman
Program coordinator
Shatika Andrews
Coordinator phone
(313) 966-1941
Sponsoring institution
Detroit Medical Center

6071 W Outer Drive ATTN: Shatika Andrews M501A Detroit, MI 48235 Open in Google Maps

Detroit Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Detroit Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Detroit Medical Center 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 Program IMG-friendly?

About 33% of residents at Detroit Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Detroit Medical Center Program offer?

Detroit Medical Center Program offers 3 first-year Surgery positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Detroit Medical Center Program?

Detroit Medical Center Program received 1,119 applications and interviewed about 6.3% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Detroit Medical Center 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 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 Detroit Medical Center Program located?

Detroit Medical Center Program is located at 6071 W Outer Drive ATTN: Shatika Andrews M501A Detroit, MI 48235. Its sponsoring institution is Detroit Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Detroit Medical Center Program?

The program director is Susan Seman. The program coordinator, Shatika Andrews, is the usual contact for application questions.

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