SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Henry Ford Providence Hospital Program

Surgery residency program in Southfield, Michigan, sponsored by Henry Ford Providence Hospital.

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About Henry Ford Providence Hospital Program

ACGME code
4402521160
Program director
William Oppat
Location
Southfield, Michigan
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
1,171
Latest cycle
Interview rate
7.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
58%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Henry Ford Providence Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Surgery residency program in Southfield, Michigan, sponsored by Henry Ford Providence Hospital. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,171 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 58% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 80 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
3
Interview rate
7.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates42%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs21%
  • Non-US IMGs37%

Demographics

  • Women42%
  • Men58%
  • White63%
  • Asian16%
  • Black or African American5%
  • Hispanic or Latino5%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
William Oppat
Program coordinator
Melissa Alier
Coordinator phone
(248) 849-8902
Program phone
(248) 231-8849
Sponsoring institution
Henry Ford Providence Hospital

16001 West Nine Mile Road Department of Surgery Southfield, MI 48075 Open in Google Maps

Henry Ford Providence Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Henry Ford Providence Hospital Program sponsor visas?

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

Is Henry Ford Providence Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 58% of residents at Henry Ford Providence 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 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does Henry Ford Providence Hospital Program offer?

Henry Ford Providence Hospital Program offers 3 first-year Surgery positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Henry Ford Providence Hospital Program?

Henry Ford Providence Hospital Program received 1,171 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 Providence 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 Providence 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 Providence Hospital Program located?

Henry Ford Providence Hospital Program is located at 16001 West Nine Mile Road Department of Surgery Southfield, MI 48075. Its sponsoring institution is Henry Ford Providence Hospital.

Who is the program director of Henry Ford Providence Hospital Program?

The program director is William Oppat. The program coordinator, Melissa Alier, is the usual contact for application questions.

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