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Trinity Health Livonia Hospital/Wayne State University Program

Transitional Year residency program in Livonia, Michigan, sponsored by Trinity Health Livonia Hospital.

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About Trinity Health Livonia Hospital/Wayne State University Program

ACGME code
9992500255
Program director
David Smeenge
Location
Livonia, Michigan
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
490
Latest cycle
Interview rate
21%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Trinity Health Livonia Hospital/Wayne State University Program is a community-based university affiliated Transitional Year residency program in Livonia, Michigan, sponsored by Trinity Health Livonia Hospital.

In the latest application cycle the program received 490 applications and invited about 21% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate 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 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Interview rate
21%
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

  • Women45%
  • Men55%
  • White55%
  • Asian18%
  • Hispanic or Latino9%

Contact and location

Program director
David Smeenge
Program coordinator
Jillian DeWitt
Coordinator phone
(734) 655-2704
Sponsoring institution
Trinity Health Livonia Hospital

Medical Education - Transitional Year 36475 Five Mile Road Livonia, MI 48154 Open in Google Maps

Trinity Health Livonia Hospital/Wayne State University Program: frequently asked questions

Does Trinity Health Livonia Hospital/Wayne State University Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Trinity Health Livonia Hospital/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 Livonia Hospital/Wayne State University Program IMG-friendly?

Trinity Health Livonia Hospital/Wayne State University 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 Trinity Health Livonia Hospital/Wayne State University Program?

Trinity Health Livonia Hospital/Wayne State University Program received 490 applications and interviewed about 21% of applicants. The typical Transitional Year program interviews about 17.6%.

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

Trinity Health Livonia Hospital/Wayne State University Program is located at Medical Education - Transitional Year 36475 Five Mile Road Livonia, MI 48154. Its sponsoring institution is Trinity Health Livonia Hospital.

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

The program director is David Smeenge. The program coordinator, Jillian DeWitt, is the usual contact for application questions.