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Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program

Internal medicine/PediatricsUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Detroit, MI(Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI MSA Metro)
28
Positions
#47
Specialty Rank
$60,184
PGY1 Salary
14.3%
IMG %
#47
Internal medicine/Pediatrics Ranking
40th Percentile
Top 60% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
7002514029
NRMP Code:
1295700C0YOG
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
28
Interviews:
90

Contact Information

Heather Abraham
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
215
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
3 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
57
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
6/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
21
Sick Days:
180
Faculty Ratio:
0.20

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
6
0
Part-Time Physicians:
1
Female Faculty:
60%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
10%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
10%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Members of our program constitute a diverse group of physicians providing important representation to the community. We establish partnerships with our patients to deliver high-quality care to persons of all ages. Our mission is to foster an inclusive environment through which cross-cultural understanding is supported. We pledge service, professionalism, and integrity to deliver the type of care that we would expect for our own families when they require health care services or guidance.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Integrative medicine curriculum
  • 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
  • Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$60,184
PGY-1
$61,989
PGY-2
$63,846
PGY-3
$65,762
PGY-4
0

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Detroit, MI
Metropolitan Area
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI MSA
Geographic Region
East North Central
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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%(FREIDA)

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

Nominal Salary
$60,184
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$91,188
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
7002514029
NRMP Code:
1295700C0YOG
Total Positions:
28
Interviews:
90
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Heather Abraham
Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2025 - 12/31/2025
Interview Period:
10/20/2026 - 1/14/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
200
Min Step 2 Score:
215

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1295700C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Detroit Receiving Hospital and University Health Center
Primary Teaching Site:
Detroit Receiving Hospital and University Health Center
Contact Person:
Melinda Johnson
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
7
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:7
PGY-2:7
PGY-3:7
PGY-4:7

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
No
Paid Leave Days:
90
Unpaid Leave Days:
90

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
215
Years of Graduation Cutoff
3 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
14.3%
IMG Classification
MODERATE

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
23.8%
DO Classification
HIGH

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