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Corewell Health (Dearborn and Trenton) Program

SurgeryCommunity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Dearborn, MI(Dearborn, MI Metropolitan Area Metro)
20
Positions
#241
Specialty Rank
$66,664
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#241
Surgery Ranking
33rd Percentile
Top 67% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4402500415
NRMP Code:
1978440C1YOG
Program Type:
Community-based
Total Positions:
20
Interviews:
40

Contact Information

Thomas Samuel Siegel
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
220
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
2 years
Visa Sponsorship:
H1B, J1, F1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
78
Max Hours on Duty:
28
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
20
Faculty Ratio:
0.30

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
12
0
Part-Time Physicians:
11
0

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Our program produces graduates that are well trained to go directly into practice or pursue competitive fellowships. Our education program consists of 4 hours per week of didactics including SCORE, TRUELEARN and ABSITE Quest Surgery curriculum, oral board scenarios, question bank review sessions and M & M's. In-house rotations include colorectal, plastics, vascular and thoracic, bariatric, trauma, and acute care surgery. Out rotations include Surgical ICU, transplant and pediatric surgery.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$66,664
PGY-1
$69,193
PGY-2
$71,577
PGY-3
$73,610
PGY-4
$76,670
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance: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
Dearborn, MI
Metropolitan Area
Dearborn, MI Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
East North Central
Metropolitan Population
10,057,921

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
59.08(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$201,100
Median Monthly Rent
$1,037
Rent as % of Resident Salary
18.7%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
10,057,921
Population
10,057,921
Median Household Income
$68,505
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
131.2%
Median Commute Time
69 min
Use Public Transportation
5.1%

Climate & Weather

Climate & Weather

Purchasing Power Analysis

Nominal Salary
$66,664
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$112,837
Value Rating
Excellent

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4402500415
NRMP Code:
1978440C1YOG
Total Positions:
20
Interviews:
40
Program Type:
Community-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Thomas Samuel Siegel
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
1/1/1970 - 10/16/2026
Interview Period:
11/13/2026 - 12/19/2026
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:
220
Min Step 2 Score:
220

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:
1978440C1

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Contact Person:
Jill E Balazsi
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

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

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
220
Years of Graduation Cutoff
2 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
94.4%
DO Classification
HIGH

Rankings & Reputation

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