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Garden City Hospital Program

Surgery residency program in Garden City, Michigan, sponsored by Garden City Hospital.

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About Garden City Hospital Program

ACGME code
4402500419
Program director
Richard Spinale
Location
Garden City, Michigan
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
1
First-year spots
Applicants
566
Latest cycle
IMG residents
33%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Garden City Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Surgery residency program in Garden City, Michigan, sponsored by Garden City Hospital. It offers 1 first-year position, lower than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 566 applications.

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 70 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
1
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates17%
  • US DO graduates50%
  • US IMGs33%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women25%
  • Men75%
  • White67%
  • Asian17%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%

Contact and location

Program director
Richard Spinale
Program coordinator
Mary Buettner
Coordinator phone
(734) 458-4255
Sponsoring institution
Garden City Hospital

6245 Inkster Road Garden City, MI 48135 Open in Google Maps

Garden City Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Garden City Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Garden City Hospital Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Garden City Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 33% of residents at Garden City Hospital 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 Garden City Hospital Program offer?

Garden City Hospital Program offers 1 first-year Surgery position, and 1 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Garden City Hospital Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Garden City Hospital Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is Garden City Hospital Program located?

Garden City Hospital Program is located at 6245 Inkster Road Garden City, MI 48135. Its sponsoring institution is Garden City Hospital.

Who is the program director of Garden City Hospital Program?

The program director is Richard Spinale. The program coordinator, Mary Buettner, is the usual contact for application questions.

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