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Detroit Medical Center Program

SurgeryCommunity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Detroit, MI(Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI MSA Metro)
15
Positions
#274
Specialty Rank
$56,713
PGY1 Salary
20.0%
IMG %
#274
Surgery Ranking
24th Percentile
Top 76% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4402500418
NRMP Code:
1295440C1YOG
Program Type:
Community-based
Total Positions:
15
Interviews:
70

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
230
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1, F1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
78
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
8/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
15
Sick Days:
5
Faculty Ratio:
0.70

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
11
00
Female Faculty:
27.3%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
15%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
5%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

SGH Residency Program's mission is to educate, recruit, maintain and foster an educational environment in which surgical residents can be trained and academically prepared to go forth into the community and practice independently in underserved areas to benefit the disadvantaged.

Program Offers & Benefits

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

Educational Opportunities

  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$56,713
PGY-1
$58,414
PGY-2
$60,165
PGY-3
$61,970
PGY-4
$63,830
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
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
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
21.9%(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
$56,713
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$85,929
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4402500418
NRMP Code:
1295440C1YOG
Total Positions:
15
Interviews:
70
Program Type:
Community-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Susan Seman
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/15/2026 - 12/31/2026
Interview Period:
11/1/2026 - 1/29/2027
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:
230
Min Step 2 Score:
230

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:
1295440C1

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Sinai-Grace Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
Sinai-Grace Hospital
Contact Person:
Shatika Andrews
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

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

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
No Smoking
Salary Tax Status:
No
Paid Leave Days:
84

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
230
Years of Graduation Cutoff
5 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, F-1
IMG Percentage
20.0%
IMG Classification
MODERATE
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
46.7%
DO Classification
HIGH

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