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Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital Program

Transitional Year residency program in Royal Oak, Michigan, sponsored by Corewell Health.

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About Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital Program

ACGME code
9992500178
Program director
Francisco Dávila Grijalva
Location
Royal Oak, Michigan
Data updated
October 11, 2026
IMG residents
21%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Transitional Year residency program in Royal Oak, Michigan, sponsored by Corewell Health.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 21% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Transitional Year programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates64%
  • US DO graduates14%
  • US IMGs14%
  • Non-US IMGs7%

Demographics

  • Women36%
  • Men50%
  • White43%
  • Asian29%

Contact and location

Program director
Francisco Dávila Grijalva
Program coordinator
Christine Birkenhauer
Coordinator phone
(313) 377-6463
Program phone
(248) 551-0570
Sponsoring institution
Corewell Health

Corewell Health, Royal Oak Transitional Year 3601 West Thirteen Mile Rd Royal Oak, MI 48073 Open in Google Maps

Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 21% of residents at Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Transitional Year program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Corewell Health William Beaumont University 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 Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Transitional Year programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.

Where is Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital Program located?

Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital Program is located at Corewell Health, Royal Oak Transitional Year 3601 West Thirteen Mile Rd Royal Oak, MI 48073. Its sponsoring institution is Corewell Health.

Who is the program director of Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital Program?

The program director is Francisco Dávila Grijalva. The program coordinator, Christine Birkenhauer, is the usual contact for application questions.