Wayne State University School of Medicine Program
UrologyCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Detroit, MI(Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI MSA Metro)
12
Positions
$65,299
PGY1 Salary
8.3%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4802512185
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 46
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 7/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 65
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.50
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 6
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
At Wayne State University, we offer broad clinical and surgical urology training in diverse urban, VA, and community settings across Detroit. Anchored by the NCI-designated Karmanos Cancer Institute, our program provides strong research support and covers all urology subspecialties. Fellowship-trained faculty emphasize teaching in a collegial environment that fosters autonomy. We prepare residents for success in both academic and community practice.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$65,299
PGY-1
$67,258
PGY-2
$69,276
PGY-3
$71,354
PGY-4
$74,571
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
- 19.0%(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:
- 4802512185
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 46
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Steven Mark Lucas
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 9/11/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/1/2026 - 12/17/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 2
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- 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
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute-Detroit
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute-Detroit
- Contact Person:
- Hallie Butler
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-2:3PGY-3:2PGY-4:3PGY-5:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 30
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 90
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 8.3%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 16.7%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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