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Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program

Transitional Year residency program in Detroit, Michigan, sponsored by Detroit Medical Center.

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About Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program

ACGME code
9992500060
Program director
Ahmed Chaudhary
Location
Detroit, Michigan
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
1,401
Latest cycle
Interview rate
10.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
37%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program is a community-based university affiliated Transitional Year residency program in Detroit, Michigan, sponsored by Detroit Medical Center.

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,401 applications and invited about 10.9% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Transitional Year programs, which interview about 17.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 37% 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
  • 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

Interview rate
10.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates42%
  • US DO graduates21%
  • US IMGs21%
  • Non-US IMGs16%

Demographics

  • Women47%
  • Men53%
  • White37%
  • Asian42%
  • Black or African American5%
  • Hispanic or Latino5%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native5%

Contact and location

Program director
Ahmed Chaudhary
Program coordinator
Carla Lee
Coordinator phone
(313) 966-6777
Program phone
(313) 966-5322
Sponsoring institution
Detroit Medical Center

6071 Outer Drive West, Detroit, MI, USA 6071 West Outer Drive Detroit, MI 48235 Open in Google Maps

Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program: frequently asked questions

Does Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Detroit Medical Center/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 Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program IMG-friendly?

About 37% of residents at Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Transitional Year program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How competitive is Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program?

Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program received 1,401 applications and interviewed about 10.9% of applicants. The typical Transitional Year program interviews about 17.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Detroit Medical Center/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 Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Transitional Year programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.

Where is Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program located?

Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program is located at 6071 Outer Drive West, Detroit, MI, USA 6071 West Outer Drive Detroit, MI 48235. Its sponsoring institution is Detroit Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program?

The program director is Ahmed Chaudhary. The program coordinator, Carla Lee, is the usual contact for application questions.