Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University (Detroit Receiving Hospital) Program

Detroit, MILast Updated: 2/19/2026

About This Program

We care for an underserved urban patient population, and therefore have a strong focus on patient advocacy and social determinants of health training.

Program Length

3 Years

First Year Positions

14 Positions

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Avg Work Hours

45 Hours/Week

Program Setting

University

Application Service

Residency CAS

Program Statistics

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Compensation

$63K-$67K

21 Vacation Days
80 Sick Days

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Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Elizebeth Dubey, MD
Detroit Med Ctr/ Detroit Receiving Hosp

[email protected]
(313) 993-2530

Primary Program Contact

Elizabeth Dubey, MD
Detroit Med Ctr/ Detroit Receiving Hosp

[email protected]
(313) 993-2530
Program Website

Survey Received: 7/16/2025

Program ID: 1102512024

Locations

Detroit Med Ctr/ Detroit Receiving Hosp
6F UHC
4201 St Antoine
Detroit, MI 48201

Sponsor Location

Detroit Medical Center

3990 John R St
Detroit, MI 48201

Participant Locations

PRIMARY TEACHING SITE

Detroit Receiving Hospital and University Health Center

4201 St Antoine Blvd
Detroit, MI 48201

Harper-Hutzel Hospital

3990 John R St
Detroit, MI 48201

Children's Hospital of Michigan

3901 Beaubien Blvd
Detroit, MI 48201-2196

Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital

1 William Carls Dr
Commerce, MI 48382-1271

Application Information

Applicant Interview Format

Virtual

Interviews Conducted Last Year

310 Interviews

Interviews/First Year Positions

22.2:1

Program Participation

Participates In

Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)

Code: 1295110C0

Doesn't Participate In

Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
ERAS®
San Francisco Match
Military Match
Urology Match

Medical Exam Licensing Requirements for Interview Consideration

U.S. MD Applicants

Must Have Passed Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 2

Yes

IMG Applicants

Must Have Passed Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 2

Yes

DO Applicants

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 1

Yes

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 2

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 1

Must Have Passed Step 2

Recommendation Letter Requirements

Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)

Minimum

1 Letters

Maximum

4 Letters

Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation

Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation

Additional Eligibility Information

Requires Previous GME

Offers Preliminary Positions

Required Specialty-Specific Away Rotations

Required Supplemental Information

Osteopathic Recognition

Medical School Graduation Timeline

No cap on the number of years.

Gap Experience Requirement

Data not provided by program

Resident / Fellow Characteristics

Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Program Faculty

Faculty/Resident Ratio

0.4:1

Program Faculty

Female Faculty

29.4%

Faculty Distribution

Physicians (17)

Non-Physicians (--)

Work Environment

Work Schedule

Program Start Dates

July 1, Negotiable

Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)

45 Hours

Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)

16 Hours

Avg Number of 24 Hour Off Duty Periods Per Week (During First Year)

2.00

Program Allows Moonlighting (Beyond PGY-1)

Yes

Night Float System

Yes

Call Schedule

Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year

Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)

Year 1 - N/A

Year 2 - Every fourth night for 8 week(s)

Year 3 - N/A

NA = Not Applicable

NGO = Negotiable

OTH = Other

Visa Status

This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.

J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG

Yes

H-1B visa

F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)

Program Size

Current Residents

PGY-1s14

PGY-2s14

PGY-3s14

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

JAN15

Application Due

Jan 15, 2026

OCT20

Interview Period Starts

Oct 20, 2025 - Jan 13, 2026

2027 - 2028

JAN12

Application Due

Jan 12, 2027

OCT19

Interview Period Starts

Oct 19, 2026 - Jan 12, 2027

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Structured Didactic Activities

Hospital Outpatient

Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care

N/A

Employment Policies & Benefits

Free parking

On-call meal allowance

Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Benefits

Offered

Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)

Yes

Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork

Yes

Debt management/financial counseling

Yes

International experience/global health

Yes

Resident/fellow retreats

Yes

Hospice/home care experience

Yes

Research rotation

Optional

Not Offered

Integrative medicine curriculum

Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language

Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum

Economics of health care systems curriculum

Academic support for USMLE Step 3 and/or COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation

Off-campus electives

MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Tracks & Educational Features

Data not provided by program

Evaluations

Program Evaluations

Aggregate resident Milestone achievements

Yes

Graduates’ board certification pass rates

Yes

Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)

Yes

Resident Evaluations

Patient surveys

Yes

Portfolio system

Yes

Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)

Yes

Medical Insurance Coverage

Institution & Resident Share Cost

Major medical for domestic partners
Outpatient mental health

Fully Paid by Institution

Major medical for residents
Major medical for dependents
Inpatient mental health
Group life insurance
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Disability insurance for HIV

Salary Compensation

$63K-$67K

PGY-1 through PGY-3

PGY-1

$63,284

PGY-2

$65,089

PGY-3

$66,946

Salary paid by a non-profit institution.

Vacation & Sick Days

Residents receive 21 Vacation Days and 80 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.

Vacation Days21

Sick Days80

Family & Medical Leave Policy

Maximum # of paid days

NGO

Maximum # of unpaid days

NGO

Quality of Life Information*

Detroit, MI

Purchasing Power Index

Safety Index

Health Care Index

Climate Index

Cost of Living Index

Property Price to Income Ratio

Traffic Commute Time Index

Pollution Index

Estimated Monthly Costs

Estimated cost does not include rent.

Family of 4

Single Person

*Source: Numbeo

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Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University (Detroit Receiving Hospital) Program

About This Program

Program Statistics

Compensation

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Primary Program Contact

Locations

Application Information

Participates In

Doesn't Participate In

U.S. MD Applicants

IMG Applicants

DO Applicants

Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)

Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation

Medical School Graduation Timeline

Gap Experience Requirement

Resident / Fellow Characteristics

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Program Faculty

Faculty Distribution

Work Environment

Visa Status

Program Size

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

Application Due

Interview Period Starts

2027 - 2028

Application Due

Interview Period Starts

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Employment Policies & Benefits

Educational Benefits

Tracks & Educational Features

Data not provided by program

Evaluations

Medical Insurance Coverage

Salary Compensation

Vacation & Sick Days

Quality of Life Information*

Estimated Monthly Costs

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