Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program
Obstetrics and gynecology - Detroit, MI | ACGME Code: 2202511138
The Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program is a four-year program sponsored by the Detroit Medical Center and approved for ten residency positions per year. It is one of the largest OBGYN training programs in the country. The clinical training primarily occurs at Hutzel Women's Hospital in Detroit.
The program benefits from the diversity and expertise of the Wayne State University faculty and its ties to the Perinatology Research Branch of the NIH. It offers accredited fellowship programs in Gynecologic Oncology, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, and Medical Genetics Training. The program emphasizes a mix of educational opportunities for post-graduate medical students from diverse backgrounds.
Residents at this program acquire training from various settings, including private practices, academic institutions, and community hospitals. They receive a comprehensive education in all subspecialty areas within Obstetrics and Gynecology. The program also requires all residents to complete an original research project, which is presented at an annual Resident/Fellow Research Day.
Applicants interested in applying must submit their applications through ERAS with a deadline of October 1, 2023, for which the program will start reviewing applications between September 27 - October 23. The program requires three letters of recommendation, medical school transcripts, a personal statement, and USMLE/COMLEX scores above a specified threshold. Graduates of medical schools outside the U.S. and Canada must have ECFMG certification or complete a Fifth Pathway program.
The program solely sponsors J1 visas and has specific interview dates scheduled for the application cycle mentioned. The curriculum involves residents training at multiple hospitals within a 48-month program that includes various rotations each year. Residents at the program engage in research activities and partake in educational and social opportunities, including retreats and events organized by the department throughout the year.
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