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Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program

Transitional Year residency program in Detroit, Michigan, sponsored by Henry Ford Health.

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About Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program

ACGME code
9992500058
Program director
Gina Hurst
Location
Detroit, Michigan
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
1,087
Latest cycle
Interview rate
6.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Transitional Year residency program in Detroit, Michigan, sponsored by Henry Ford Health.

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,087 applications and invited about 6.1% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Transitional Year programs, which interview about 17.6% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Transitional Year program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 50 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
6.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women56%
  • Men44%
  • White50%
  • Asian31%
  • Black or African American19%

Contact and location

Program director
Gina Hurst
Program coordinator
Renee White
Coordinator phone
(313) 916-2889
Program phone
(313) 622-3504
Sponsoring institution
Henry Ford Health

Department of Internal Medicine 2799 West Grand Blvd. Detroit, MI 48202 Open in Google Maps

Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford 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 Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Transitional Year program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How competitive is Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program?

Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program received 1,087 applications and interviewed about 6.1% of applicants. The typical Transitional Year program interviews about 17.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford 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 Health/Henry Ford Hospital 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 Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program located?

Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program is located at Department of Internal Medicine 2799 West Grand Blvd. Detroit, MI 48202. Its sponsoring institution is Henry Ford Health.

Who is the program director of Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program?

The program director is Gina Hurst. The program coordinator, Renee White, is the usual contact for application questions.