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Trinity Health Oakland/Wayne State University Program

Surgery residency program in Pontiac, Michigan, sponsored by Trinity Health Oakland.

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About Trinity Health Oakland/Wayne State University Program

ACGME code
4402511157
Program director
William Curtiss
Location
Pontiac, Michigan
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
578
Latest cycle
Interview rate
6.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Trinity Health Oakland/Wayne State University Program is a community-based university affiliated Surgery residency program in Pontiac, Michigan, sponsored by Trinity Health Oakland. It offers 2 first-year positions, lower than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 578 applications and invited about 6.9% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Surgery program has 9.1%. 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
2
Interview rate
6.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates54%
  • US DO graduates46%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women46%
  • Men54%
  • White31%
  • Asian54%
  • Black or African American8%
  • Other8%

Contact and location

Program director
William Curtiss
Program coordinator
Tracy Davis
Coordinator phone
(248) 858-3234
Program phone
(248) 338-7171
Sponsoring institution
Trinity Health Oakland

44405 Woodward Avenue Pontiac, MI 48341 Open in Google Maps

Trinity Health Oakland/Wayne State University Program: frequently asked questions

Does Trinity Health Oakland/Wayne State University Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Trinity Health Oakland/Wayne State University Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Trinity Health Oakland/Wayne State University Program IMG-friendly?

Trinity Health Oakland/Wayne State University Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Trinity Health Oakland/Wayne State University Program offer?

Trinity Health Oakland/Wayne State University Program offers 2 first-year Surgery positions, and 1 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Trinity Health Oakland/Wayne State University Program?

Trinity Health Oakland/Wayne State University Program received 578 applications and interviewed about 6.9% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Trinity Health Oakland/Wayne State University Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Trinity Health Oakland/Wayne State University 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 Trinity Health Oakland/Wayne State University Program located?

Trinity Health Oakland/Wayne State University Program is located at 44405 Woodward Avenue Pontiac, MI 48341. Its sponsoring institution is Trinity Health Oakland.

Who is the program director of Trinity Health Oakland/Wayne State University Program?

The program director is William Curtiss. The program coordinator, Tracy Davis, is the usual contact for application questions.

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