Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Detroit, MI(Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI MSA Metro)
12
Positions
#63
Specialty Rank
$60,774
PGY1 Salary
8.3%
IMG %
#63
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Ranking
41st Percentile
Top 59% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3402521027
- NRMP Code:
- 1295340A0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 56
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2.6
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.80
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 9
- Female Faculty:
- 11.1%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 50%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Wayne State University PM&R, based at the Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan in the Detroit Medical Center, has educated students and professionals for nearly 50 years. A TBI Model System site, it offers robust research, renowned faculty, and top fellowship placements. Residents train in a nationally recognized rehab center and present nationally, publish widely, and lead in academic physiatry.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$60,774
PGY-1
$60,774
PGY-2
$62,595
PGY-3
$64,473
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
- 66(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $229K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.0K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $37K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 20.4%
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 400K
- Median Age
- 41 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.15
- Poverty Rate
- 6.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 7.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
71°F
Winter
31°F
Sunny Days
280 days
Precipitation
35"
Humidity
66%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$5.13
Restaurant Meal
10.83
Gas (per gallon)
$4.05
Gym Membership
51
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3402521027
- NRMP Code:
- 1295340A0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 56
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Michael Ajluni
- Email:
- majluni@med.wayne.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 7/11/2025 - 9/30/2025
- Interview Period:
- 10/3/2025 - 1/23/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 220
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
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:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 1295340A0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Rehabilitation Institute
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Rehabilitation Institute
- Contact Person:
- Colleen Doherty Harbowy
- Contact Email:
- hn8885@med.wayne.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:4PGY-3:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 20
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 70
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 220
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 8.3%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 4th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 25.0%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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