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Wayne State University School of Medicine Program

Transitional YearCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: MODERATE
Rochester, MI(Rochester, MI Metropolitan Area Metro)
4
Positions
$65,299
PGY1 Salary
25.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
9992500253
NRMP Code:
1361999P0
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
4
Interviews:
40

Contact Information

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:
Yes
Vacation Days:
20
Faculty Ratio:
1.50

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
6
00
Female Faculty:
100%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
60%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Innovative program combining strong university-driven academics and unopposed community hospital patient care, dedicated approachable faculty, use of informational technology and EMR, wealth of electives; all in a pleasant and genial atmosphere.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal 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
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Not available

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Salary Progression

$65,299
PGY-1
$70,350
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
Rochester, MI
Metropolitan Area
Rochester, MI Metropolitan Area
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
19.0%(FREIDA)

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
$65,299
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$98,938
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
9992500253
NRMP Code:
1361999P0
Total Positions:
4
Interviews:
40
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Tess Ann Mccready
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2026 - 12/31/2026
Interview Period:
10/15/2026 - 1/31/2027
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:
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:
1361999P0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Wayne State University School of Medicine
Primary Teaching Site:
Wayne State University School of Medicine
Contact Person:
Rose Moschelli

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
4
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:4

Program Policies & Additional Information

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

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
200
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
25.0%
IMG Classification
MODERATE
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
25.0%
DO Classification
HIGH

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