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Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program

Surgery residency program in Kalamazoo, Michigan, sponsored by Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine.

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About Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program

ACGME code
4402521400
Program director
Saad Shebrain
Location
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
914
Latest cycle
Interview rate
11.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
14%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program is a community-based university affiliated Surgery residency program in Kalamazoo, Michigan, sponsored by Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine. It offers 5 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 914 applications and invited about 11.2% 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 14% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 70 hours a week in their first year. The program offers rural track.

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
5
Interview rate
11.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates59%
  • US DO graduates28%
  • US IMGs7%
  • Non-US IMGs7%

Demographics

  • Women48%
  • Men52%
  • White79%
  • Asian14%
  • Black or African American10%
  • Hispanic or Latino7%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Saad Shebrain
Program coordinator
Lee Anne Olson
Coordinator phone
(269) 337-6283
Program phone
(269) 337-6260
Sponsoring institution
Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine

Department of Surgery 1000 Oakland Drive Kalamazoo, MI 49008-8058 Open in Google Maps

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program: frequently asked questions

Does Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program IMG-friendly?

About 14% of residents at Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine 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 Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program offer?

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program offers 5 first-year Surgery positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program?

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program received 914 applications and interviewed about 11.2% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine 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 Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program located?

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program is located at Department of Surgery 1000 Oakland Drive Kalamazoo, MI 49008-8058. Its sponsoring institution is Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program?

The program director is Saad Shebrain. The program coordinator, Lee Anne Olson, is the usual contact for application questions.

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