Requirements

The program is participating in the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP). No position will be offered to any candidates outside the Match. The program is offering J-1 visa to qualifying candidates. H-1 visa is not offered. The program only accepts applications through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). We will not review or respond to any application material sent via email.

NRMP Code = 1361140C0

ACGME Program ID # = 1402500896

Interview criteria and other consideration factors

• USMLE Score: passing both Step 1 and 2 on first attempt with a minimum three digit score of 220
• Graduation within the past seven years
• Clinical experience in U.S. health system
• Letters of recommendation (four minimum)
• Personal statement
• Research and other scholarly activity
• Leadership positions and experience

WSU Internal Medicine Residency is open to U.S. citizens, permanent U.S. immigrants, and international applicants as follows:

• Graduates of medical schools in the United States and Canada accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME).
• Graduates of colleges of osteopathic medicine in the United States accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA).
• Graduates of medical schools outside the United States and Canada who meet one of the following qualifications:
  • Have a currently valid certificate from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG).
  • Have successfully completed a Fifth Pathway program provided by an LCME-accredited medical school.
• Applicants who are not citizens of the United States must apply for an ECFMG-sponsored J-1 visa or have an INS issued employment authorization. More detailed information on the visa requirements and application procedures may be obtained from the Graduate Medical Education Office at 313-577-5189.
• All applicable medical license issues must be fulfilled prior to starting a training program.
• Prospective residents must pass a criminal background check.

Interviewing process

• Candidates for interviews will be selected based on a comprehensive review of their application.
• Please do not call or email requesting the status of your application.
• A letter from the program expressing the desire to offer an interview will be sent via email. 
• Candidates will have the option to interview on dates that are available. The program coordinator will try to accommodate the candidate's preference. A maximum of eight candidates will be interviewed on each interview day and availability will be on a first come first serve basis.
• Candidates will be interviewed by two panels on the same day. Interview panels will consist of: Program director, Associate program director, Core academic faculty members, and Chief residents.
• The panel interview is expected to take 15 minutes with each candidate. The candidate will have a brief question and answer session during that time.
• All panel members will fill out the criteria scoring sheet that indicates their rating based on the interview and the candidate's file.
• Before and after the interview session, the candidate will have an opportunity to learn about the program and interact with current residents.
• At the end of the interviews, candidates are encouraged to attend the virtual didactic session.

NRMP ranking list

After completing the interviews, the rank order list will be generated by the Program Director. The main factor that determines the rank of the candidates is the interview scores that were filled by the interviewers. The final rank list will be discussed with the Core Faculty, Program Coordinator, and the Associate Program Director, before entered into the NRMP ranking system.

• Sample resident contract

Contact

Internal Medicine Residency Program
1101 W. University Drive, 2 South 
Rochester, MI 48307
248-601-4805 (Phone)
248-601-4908 (Fax)
IMResidency@med.wayne.edu