Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program
About This Program
WSU's Rheumatology program is situated in the middle of Detroit, MI and provides exposure to diverse a diverse range of rheumatological experiences in clinic and in-patient settings. Fellows attend many different subspecialty and interdisciplinary clinics, including exposure to private practice. There is a ratio of 1.5 faculty members per fellow.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Azza Ali, MD
Detroit Med Ctr/Wayne State Univ
Primary Program Contact
Abigail Shah, MD
Detroit Med Ctr/Wayne State Univ
Locations
Detroit Med Ctr/Wayne State Univ
University Health Ctr
4201 Saint Antoine St 4H
Detroit, MI 48201-2153
3990 John R St
Detroit, MI 48201
4201 St Antoine Blvd
Detroit, MI 48201
4646 John R St
Detroit, MI 48201-1932
3990 John R St
Detroit, MI 48201
2799 W Grand Blvd
Detroit, MI 48202-2608
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- 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(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 3 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: Clinical experience in the US or outside the US
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
Interview Period Starts
Sep 12, 2025 - Oct 3, 2025
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 24 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
Quality of Life Information*
Estimated Monthly Costs
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