Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program
Child neurologyCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Detroit, MI(Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI MSA Metro)
6
Positions
#63
Specialty Rank
$60,184
PGY1 Salary
50.0%
IMG %
#63
Child neurology Ranking
22nd Percentile
Top 78% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1852521052
- NRMP Code:
- 1295185R0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 35
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 196
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 7/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.80
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 11
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 60%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 100%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
We are recognized by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers as a Level 4 epilepsy center. Home to some of the nation's leading authorities on pediatric neurological diseases. You would be part of a world-class clinical program providing expert neurological care. We consider training residents as a privilege and honor.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$60,184
PGY-1
$70,350
PGY-2
$60,184
PGY-3
$61,989
PGY-4
$63,846
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 66(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $229K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.0K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $37K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 20.6%
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 400K
- Median Age
- 41 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.15
- Poverty Rate
- 6.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 7.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
71°F
Winter
31°F
Sunny Days
280 days
Precipitation
35"
Humidity
66%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$5.13
Restaurant Meal
10.83
Gas (per gallon)
$4.05
Gym Membership
51
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1852521052
- NRMP Code:
- 1295185R0
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 35
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Carla R Watson
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 5/31/2025 - 8/29/2025
- Interview Period:
- 9/4/2026 - 12/18/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 188
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 196
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1295185A0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Children's Hospital of Michigan
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Children's Hospital of Michigan
- Contact Person:
- Jacqueline Taylor
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-2:2PGY-3:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- No Smoking
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
- Paid Leave Days:
- 21
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 90
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 196
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 50.0%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 50.0%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
Rankings & Reputation
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