Programs/Public health and general preventive medicine/Wayne State University School of Medicine Program
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Public health and general preventive medicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Detroit, MI(Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI MSA Metro)
4
Positions
$57,277
PGY1 Salary
66.7%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3802588126
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 4
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 200
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.50
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 2
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 2
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our mission is to prepare well-trained preventive medicine physicians to practice "high-quality, compassionate, and comprehensive" patient care while "improving" the health of residents of Detroit and the surrounding area--the community we are privileged to serve. We offer innovative training in clinical preventive medicine and public health sciences, with strengths in the areas of clinical care for urban populations, underserved populations, and corrections populations.
Program Offers & Benefits
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$57,277
PGY-1
$57,277
PGY-2
$72,450
PGY-3
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
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
- 21.7%
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:
- 3802588126
- Total Positions:
- 4
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- James Emanuel Blessman
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/20/2026 - 12/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/15/2026 - 1/31/2027
- 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:
- 200
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 200
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:
- 1361999P1
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Michigan Department of Corrections
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Michigan Department of Corrections
- Contact Person:
- Rose Moschelli
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-2:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
- Paid Leave Days:
- 90
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 200
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 66.7%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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