Henry Ford St. John Hospital Program
SurgeryCommunity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Detroit, MI(Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI MSA Metro)
27
Positions
$66,691
PGY1 Salary
7.7%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4402511145
- NRMP Code:
- 1915440C0
- Program Type:
- Community-based
- Total Positions:
- 27
- Interviews:
- 60
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 210
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1, F1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 80
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 28
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 8/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.70
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 22
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 4
- Female Faculty:
- 16.7%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 5%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 5%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The General Surgery residency program is structured to ensure our graduates are operating surgeons, capable of independent surgical practice in a rural community. A strong mentorship program ensures that residents seeking fellowships are appropriately mentored into their desired fellowships.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- 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
- 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
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
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:
- 4402511145
- NRMP Code:
- 1915440C0
- Total Positions:
- 27
- Interviews:
- 60
- Program Type:
- Community-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Edhayan Elango
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 12/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/15/2026 - 12/31/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 210
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 210
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1915440C0, 1915440P0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Ascension St John Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Ascension St John Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Holly M Siegert
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 7
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:7PGY-2:5PGY-3:5PGY-4:5PGY-5:5
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 210
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, F-1
- IMG Percentage
- 7.7%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 11th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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