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Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program

Surgery residency program in Detroit, Michigan, sponsored by Henry Ford Health.

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About Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program

ACGME code
4402512143
Program director
Rupen Shah
Location
Detroit, Michigan
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
1,323
Latest cycle
Interview rate
7.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
24%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Surgery residency program in Detroit, Michigan, sponsored by Henry Ford Health. It offers 6 first-year positions, higher than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,323 applications and invited about 7.3% 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 24% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 75 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
  • 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
7.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates74%
  • US DO graduates3%
  • US IMGs11%
  • Non-US IMGs13%

Demographics

  • Women45%
  • Men55%
  • White45%
  • Asian37%
  • Black or African American8%
  • Hispanic or Latino3%
  • Other8%

Contact and location

Program director
Rupen Shah
Program coordinator
Megan Mazzola
Coordinator phone
(313) 916-3056
Program phone
(313) 333-1496
Sponsoring institution
Henry Ford Health

Department of Surgery 2799 W. Grand Blvd. Detroit, MI 48202 Open in Google Maps

Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program sponsor visas?

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

Is Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 24% of residents at Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital 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 Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program offer?

Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program offers 6 first-year Surgery positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program?

Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program received 1,323 applications and interviewed about 7.3% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford 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 Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital 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 Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program located?

Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program is located at Department of Surgery 2799 W. Grand Blvd. Detroit, MI 48202. Its sponsoring institution is Henry Ford Health.

Who is the program director of Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program?

The program director is Rupen Shah. The program coordinator, Megan Mazzola, is the usual contact for application questions.

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