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Wayne State University School of Medicine Program

Public health and general preventive medicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Detroit, MI(Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI MSA Metro)
4
Positions
$57,277
PGY1 Salary
66.7%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3802588126
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
4

Contact Information

James Emanuel Blessman
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
200
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
50
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
0.50

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
2
Non-Physician Staff:
2
00

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Our mission is to prepare well-trained preventive medicine physicians to practice "high-quality, compassionate, and comprehensive" patient care while "improving" the health of residents of Detroit and the surrounding area--the community we are privileged to serve. We offer innovative training in clinical preventive medicine and public health sciences, with strengths in the areas of clinical care for urban populations, underserved populations, and corrections populations.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • 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
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$57,277
PGY-1
$57,277
PGY-2
$72,450
PGY-3
00

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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

City & State
Detroit, MI
Metropolitan Area
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI MSA
Geographic Region
East North Central
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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
21.7%

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

Nominal Salary
$57,277
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$86,783
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3802588126
Total Positions:
4
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
James Emanuel Blessman
Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/20/2026 - 12/31/2026
Interview Period:
10/15/2026 - 1/31/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Previous GME Required:
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
200
Min Step 2 Score:
200

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:
1361999P1

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Michigan Department of Corrections
Primary Teaching Site:
Michigan Department of Corrections
Contact Person:
Rose Moschelli

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
2
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:2
PGY-2:2

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
No
Paid Leave Days:
90

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
200
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
66.7%
IMG Classification
HIGH

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

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