Residency

Internal Medicine at Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan
Program website
Accepts J-1
IMG requirements · stated by the program
  • ECFMG certification required at application
    “ECFMG Certificate -- International Graduates must include a valid (not expired) copy of the ECFMG certificate with the application.”
  • Accepts graduates within 5 years of graduation
    “The applicant must have graduated from medical school within 5 years of applying to the program or be actively serving in a clinical capacity.”
  • US clinical experience not required
    “at least 2-3 months US clinical experience strengthens the application”
per intmed.med.wayne.edu ↗
· FREIDA survey: 3 years
Residency facts
See full details on FREIDA
Resident salary
PGY-1 $60,184 PGY-2 $61,989 PGY-3 $63,846
Salary paid by nonprofit Yes Health insurance Fully Paid by Institution
Workload
Avg hours/week (Y1) 50 Longest shift (Y1) 16 hrs Night float Yes Moonlighting Allowed
Residents & selectivity
IMG residents 53.1% (2025 survey) DO 24.8% US-MD 22.1% Total positions 117 Interviews per spot ~11 Setting University-based NRMP main match Yes
Requirements
Prior US GME No USMLE first attempt required Yes Accepts Step 2 CK from IMGs Yes Recommendation letters 3 Applies via ERAS Yes
Accepted activity during gaps Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
Program features & benefits
Research rotation Optional Preliminary positions Not offered Starts July, Negotiable Interviews begin 2025-10-27
Benefits Free parking, On-call meal allowance, iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

From the AMA's 2025 program survey. Confirm with the program.