Programs/Internal medicine/Pediatrics/Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program
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Internal medicine/PediatricsCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: MODERATE
Kalamazoo, MI(Kalamazoo, MI Metropolitan Area Metro)
16
Positions
#73
Specialty Rank
$64,385
PGY1 Salary
25.0%
IMG %
#73
Internal medicine/Pediatrics Ranking
6th Percentile
Top 94% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 7002514089
- NRMP Code:
- 1314700C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 16
- Interviews:
- 110
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 68
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 8/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 28
- Sick Days:
- 180
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.90
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 32
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 3
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 53.3%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Innovative Med-Peds program since 1994. Emphasis on health equity, wellness, resident empowerment, and opportunities for community engagement. Global health/International electives, simulation, and ultrasound training opportunities. Osteopathic Recognition for MD and DO residents. Scholarly activity plus membership to NMPRA, access to Board prep resources, point of care medical databases, and library resources. Access to state-of-the art Sim Center. Dedicated Med-Peds clinic and faculty.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
- Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$64,385
PGY-1
$66,250
PGY-2
$68,114
PGY-3
$70,555
PGY-4
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
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 90(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $216K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.0K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $56K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 18.2%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 10,057,921
- Median Age
- 35 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.54
- Poverty Rate
- 20.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 7.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
75°F
Winter
35°F
Sunny Days
280 days
Precipitation
54"
Humidity
60%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.09
Restaurant Meal
8.64
Gas (per gallon)
$3.23
Gym Membership
40
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 7002514089
- NRMP Code:
- 1314700C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 16
- Interviews:
- 110
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Theotonius Juyen Gomes
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 6/4/2026 - 12/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/6/2026 - 1/16/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
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:
- 1314700C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine
- Contact Person:
- Teresa Martinez
- Contact Email:
- teresa.martinez@wmed.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:4PGY-3:4PGY-4:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 28
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 25.0%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 31.2%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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