Programs/Internal Medicine/Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine (Kalamazoo) Program
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Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Kalamazoo, MI(Kalamazoo, Michigan Metropolitan Area Metro)
27
Positions
$64,385
PGY1 Salary
80.8%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1202521169
- NRMP Code:
- 1314120C2; 1314120C0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 27
- Interviews:
- 160
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 70
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 80
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.40
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 10
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 77.8%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 25%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
- Diversity- We welcome and appreciate individuals of any race, ethnicity, ability, background, socioeconomic status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin and more - - Passion for serving vulnerable populations - - Street Medicine - - MIDOCS position - Up to $150,000 loan repayment for a 2-year commitment to practice in an underserved area of Michigan post-residency. - - Osteopathic Recognition Track - - Own Family Medicine Inpatient Service -
Program Offers & Benefits
- Housing stipend
- 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)
- Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
- 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
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
- 5,028,092
- 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:
- 1202521169
- NRMP Code:
- 1314120C2; 1314120C0
- Total Positions:
- 27
- Interviews:
- 160
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Kristi VanDerKolk
- Email:
- FMKzoo@wmed.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 10/1/2025 - 11/30/2025
- Interview Period:
- 10/15/2024 - 1/31/2025
- 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:
- 1314120C0, 1314120C2
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- WMed Health Family Medicine-Crosstown Parkway
- Primary Teaching Site:
- WMed Health Family Medicine-Crosstown Parkway
- Contact Person:
- Megan Rhodes
- Contact Email:
- fmkzoo@wmed.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 9
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:9PGY-2:9PGY-3:9
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 42
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 80.8%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 72nd percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 7.7%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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