SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Henry Ford St. John Hospital Program

Surgery residency program in Detroit, Michigan, sponsored by Henry Ford St. John Hospital.

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About Henry Ford St. John Hospital Program

ACGME code
4402511145
Program director
Elango Edhayan
Location
Detroit, Michigan
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
805
Latest cycle
Interview rate
6.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
19%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Henry Ford St. John Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Surgery residency program in Detroit, Michigan, sponsored by Henry Ford St. John Hospital. It offers 5 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 805 applications and invited about 6.2% 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 19% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
5
Interview rate
6.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates81%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs19%

Demographics

  • Women38%
  • Men62%
  • White73%
  • Asian19%
  • Hispanic or Latino4%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native8%
  • Other8%

Contact and location

Program director
Elango Edhayan
Program coordinator
Holly Siegert
Coordinator phone
(313) 343-7849
Sponsoring institution
Henry Ford St. John Hospital

St John Hospital and Medical Center 22151 Moross Road, PBI Suite 212 Detroit, MI 48236 Open in Google Maps

Henry Ford St. John Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Henry Ford St. John Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Henry Ford St. John 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 St. John Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 19% of residents at Henry Ford St. John 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 St. John Hospital Program offer?

Henry Ford St. John Hospital Program offers 5 first-year Surgery positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Henry Ford St. John Hospital Program?

Henry Ford St. John Hospital Program received 805 applications and interviewed about 6.2% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Henry Ford St. John 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 St. John 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 St. John Hospital Program located?

Henry Ford St. John Hospital Program is located at St John Hospital and Medical Center 22151 Moross Road, PBI Suite 212 Detroit, MI 48236. Its sponsoring institution is Henry Ford St. John Hospital.

Who is the program director of Henry Ford St. John Hospital Program?

The program director is Elango Edhayan. The program coordinator, Holly Siegert, is the usual contact for application questions.

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