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
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
- 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
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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
- 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
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
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
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-1:6PGY-2:6PGY-3:6PGY-4:6PGY-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
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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