Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program
About This Program
Fellows receive a dedicated take-home ALS response vehicle to use during home call. WMed has a unique partnership with 3 US National Parks (YNP, GSMNP, & IDNP), allowing our fellows to travel to the parks for in-person education and field response plus the opportunity to provide medical direction via phone during home call shifts.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Characteristics
Contact Information
Program Director
Joshua Dean Mastenbrook, MD
WMU Homer Stryker MD Sch of Med
Primary Program Contact
Craig Dieringer, MA
WMU Homer Stryker MD Sch of Med
Locations
WMU Homer Stryker MD Sch of Med
Dept of Emergency Med
1000 Oakland Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
1000 Oakland Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
601 John St
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
1521 Gull Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49001-1640
7 Healthcare Plaza
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- ERAS®
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
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
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 1 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
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.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Oct 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Jul 11, 2025 - Oct 24, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Sep 30, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Jul 10, 2026 - Oct 23, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 28 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.
Characteristics
Experience The Program