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Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program

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

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About Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program

ACGME code
4402521148
Program director
David Edelman
Location
Detroit, Michigan
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
1,242
Latest cycle
Interview rate
7.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
22%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program is a university Based Surgery residency program in Detroit, Michigan, sponsored by Detroit Medical Center. It offers 6 first-year positions, higher than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,242 applications and invited about 7.6% 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 22% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 72 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
6
Interview rate
7.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates78%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs20%
  • Non-US IMGs2%

Demographics

  • Women59%
  • Men41%
  • White54%
  • Asian17%
  • Black or African American17%
  • Hispanic or Latino7%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native4%
  • Other9%

Contact and location

Program director
David Edelman
Program coordinator
Dana Cooley
Coordinator phone
(313) 577-5009
Program phone
–
Sponsoring institution
Detroit Medical Center

6C-University Health Center 4201 St. Antoine 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 22% of residents at Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University 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 Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program offer?

Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program offers 6 first-year Surgery positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program?

Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program received 1,242 applications and interviewed about 7.6% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

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 Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program located?

Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program is located at 6C-University Health Center 4201 St. Antoine 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 David Edelman. The program coordinator, Dana Cooley, is the usual contact for application questions.

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