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Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University (Detroit Receiving Hospital) Program

Emergency MedicineUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Detroit, MI(Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI MSA Metro)
42
Positions
#38
Specialty Rank
$63,284
PGY1 Salary
2.6%
IMG %
#38
Emergency Medicine Ranking
87th Percentile
Top 13% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1102512024
NRMP Code:
1295110C0STEP
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
42
Interviews:
310

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
210
Visa Sponsorship:
-

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
45
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
21
Sick Days:
80
Faculty Ratio:
0.40

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
17
00
Female Faculty:
29.4%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
2%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

We care for an underserved urban patient population, and therefore have a strong focus on patient advocacy and social determinants of health training.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal 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
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$63,284
PGY-1
$65,089
PGY-2
$66,946
PGY-3
00

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution

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
19.6%(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

Nominal Salary
$63,284
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$95,885
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1102512024
NRMP Code:
1295110C0STEP
Total Positions:
42
Interviews:
310
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Elizebeth Dubey
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/15/2026 - 1/12/2027
Interview Period:
10/19/2026 - 1/12/2027
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:
210
Min Step 2 Score:
210

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July, Negotiable
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1295110C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Detroit Receiving Hospital and University Health Center
Primary Teaching Site:
Detroit Receiving Hospital and University Health Center
Contact Person:
Elizabeth Dubey
Contact Email:
edube@med.wayne.edu

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
14
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:14
PGY-2:14
PGY-3:14

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
No Smoking
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
210
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
2.6%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
IMG Specialty Percentile
2nd percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
48.7%
DO Classification
HIGH

Rankings & Reputation

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