Programs/Obstetrics and gynecology/Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program
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Obstetrics and gynecologyCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Kalamazoo, MI(Kalamazoo, MI Metropolitan Area Metro)
16
Positions
#280
Specialty Rank
$60,500
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#280
Obstetrics and gynecology Ranking
5th Percentile
Top 95% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2202500380
- NRMP Code:
- 1314220C0STEP
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 16
- Interviews:
- 102
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.30
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 6
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 50%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
WMed obstetrics/gynecology is a university based community program that serves an exceptionally diverse patient population in SW Michigan. The program is located in Kalamazoo, MI - a small city with excellent schools, social activity, and low cost of living. Easy access to surrounding lakes and nature trails.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
Educational Opportunities
- Integrative medicine curriculum
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$60,500
PGY-1
$62,250
PGY-2
$64,000
PGY-3
$65,750
PGY-4
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
- 19.3%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 64K
- 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:
- 2202500380
- NRMP Code:
- 1314220C0STEP
- Total Positions:
- 16
- Interviews:
- 102
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Kevin Ault
- Email:
- obgyn@wmed.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2025 - 10/1/2025
- Interview Period:
- 11/1/2025 - 12/31/2025
- Video Interviews:
- Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- Yes
- Step 2 Required:
- Yes
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 210
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1314220C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Bronson Methodist Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Bronson Methodist Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Mary Beth Bathje
- Contact Email:
- mary.bathje@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:
- 84
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 84
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 220
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 6.2%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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