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Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program

Orthopaedic surgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Detroit, MI(Detroit, MI Metropolitan Area Metro)
30
Positions
#162
Specialty Rank
$66,691
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#162
Orthopaedic surgery Ranking
22nd Percentile
Top 78% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2602511142
NRMP Code:
1300260C0YOG
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
30
Interviews:
72

Contact Information

Stuart Trent Guthrie
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
3 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
72
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
6/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
30
Faculty Ratio:
0.90

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
28
00
Female Faculty:
14.3%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
20%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
80%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

The residency program is based in Henry Ford Hospital's Detroit campus, a Level 1 Trauma center that promises a well-rounded training experience. Most orthopaedic facilities are located on the same clinic floor, affording maximum convenience for patients and physicians. In addition, residents rotate at the Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital, a community hospital performing a high volume of elective orthopaedic procedures.

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
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • International experience/global health

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

8 weeks

Salary Progression

$66,691
PGY-1
$69,176
PGY-2
$71,658
PGY-3
$74,143
PGY-4
$76,436
PGY-5

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, MI Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
East North Central
Metropolitan Population
10,057,921

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
18.6%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
10,057,921
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
$66,691
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$101,047
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2602511142
NRMP Code:
1300260C0YOG
Total Positions:
30
Interviews:
72
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Stuart Trent Guthrie
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
10/14/2026 - 10/31/2026
Interview Period:
1/5/2027 - 1/22/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June, July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1300260C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Henry Ford Health
Primary Teaching Site:
Henry Ford Health
Contact Person:
Kathleen A Derrig
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
6
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:6
PGY-2:6
PGY-3:6
PGY-4:6
PGY-5:6

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
No Smoking
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
42

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
3 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

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