Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program

Detroit, MILast Updated: 2/19/2026

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Structured Didactic Activities
7
Hospital Outpatient
80%
Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care
20%

Employment Policies & Benefits

Free parking
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Benefits

Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Yes
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Yes
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Yes
Debt management/financial counseling
Yes
Resident/fellow retreats
Yes
Off-campus electives
Yes
Research rotation
Required (8 wks)

Tracks & Educational Features

Academic or clinician educator track
Yes

Evaluations

Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Yes
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Yes
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
No
Patient surveys
No
Portfolio system
Yes
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
No

Medical Insurance Coverage

Salary Compensation

$64k-$66k

PGY-4 through PGY-5

PGY-4
$64,473
PGY-5
$66,409

Salary paid by a non-profit institution.

Vacation & Sick Days

Residents receive 21 Vacation Days and 65 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.

Vacation Days21
Sick Days65