Programs/Orthopaedic surgery/Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program
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Orthopaedic surgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Kalamazoo, MI(Kalamazoo, MI Metropolitan Area Metro)
15
Positions
#53
Specialty Rank
$60,500
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#53
Orthopaedic surgery Ranking
75th Percentile
Top 25% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2602521126
- NRMP Code:
- 1314260C0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 15
- Interviews:
- 62
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 56
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.10
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 100%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 7%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our residency offers strengths and opportunities that have been attracting students since 1966. Our faculty are academic, hospital and clinic based for an excellent balance in orthopaedics. Two teaching hospitals offer Level 1&2 trauma centers. We have dedicated research rotations and offer specialists in statistics, data management and scientific writing. We provide a vibrant and supportive learning environment for physicians to reach their deepest potential as leaders and orthopaedic surgeons.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
12 weeks
Salary Progression
$60,500
PGY-1
$62,250
PGY-2
$64,000
PGY-3
$65,750
PGY-4
$67,500
PGY-5
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
- 19.3%(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:
- 2602521126
- NRMP Code:
- 1314260C0
- Total Positions:
- 15
- Interviews:
- 62
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Karen Michelle Bovid
- Email:
- orthosurg@wmed.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/15/2026 - 10/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 12/1/2026 - 12/20/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
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:
- June, July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1314260C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Bronson Methodist Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Bronson Methodist Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Laurie Lynch
- Contact Email:
- orthosurg@wmed.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 3
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:3PGY-2:3PGY-3:3PGY-4:3PGY-5:3
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)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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