SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Jackson Hospital Program

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

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About Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Jackson Hospital Program

ACGME code
4402500411
Program director
Christopher Pfeifer
Location
Jackson, Michigan
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
712
Latest cycle
Interview rate
11%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
21%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Jackson Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Surgery residency program in Jackson, Michigan, sponsored by Henry Ford Health. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 712 applications and invited about 11% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 21% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 50 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
11%
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates16%
  • US DO graduates63%
  • US IMGs21%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women58%
  • Men42%
  • White63%
  • Asian37%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native5%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Christopher Pfeifer
Program coordinator
Amanda Yee
Coordinator phone
(517) 205-7182
Program phone
(248) 514-5329
Sponsoring institution
Henry Ford Health

Medical Education 205 N. East Ave Jackson, MI 49201 Open in Google Maps

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

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

Yes. Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Jackson 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 Jackson Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 21% of residents at Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Jackson 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 Jackson Hospital Program offer?

Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Jackson Hospital Program offers 4 first-year Surgery positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

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

Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Jackson Hospital Program received 712 applications and interviewed about 11% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

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

Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Jackson Hospital Program is located at Medical Education 205 N. East Ave Jackson, MI 49201. Its sponsoring institution is Henry Ford Health.

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

The program director is Christopher Pfeifer. The program coordinator, Amanda Yee, is the usual contact for application questions.

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