Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program
Internal MedicineUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Kalamazoo, MI(Kalamazoo, Michigan Metropolitan Area Metro)
30
Positions
$64,385
PGY1 Salary
86.2%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3202521391
- NRMP Code:
- 1314320C0; 1314320M0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 30
- Interviews:
- 150
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 230
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 8/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 28
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.80
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 85
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 12
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 59%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
At WMed Pediatrics, we provide flexible and tailored educational experiences to support residents' interests and future career plans. Our supportive environment enhances learning and collaboration between residents and faculty, giving the program a close-knit, family feel.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Moving allowance
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology 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
- 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: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
- 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:
- 3202521391
- NRMP Code:
- 1314320C0; 1314320M0
- Total Positions:
- 30
- Interviews:
- 150
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Kelly Anne Brown
- Email:
- kelly.brown@wmed.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 11/30/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/5/2026 - 1/29/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 230
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 230
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:
- 1314320C0, 1314320M0
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:
- Julia G Oswalt
- Contact Email:
- julia.oswalt@wmed.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 10
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:10PGY-2:10PGY-3:10
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 230
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 86.2%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 78th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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