Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program
About This Program
Our residency offers a unique set of strengths and opportunities that have been attracting students since 1966. We utilize three separate and independent healthcare systems that offer different infrastructures toward patient care that includes but are not limited to various electronic medical records, both Level 1 and Level 2 trauma centers, dedicated pediatric care, and national hospital awards in quality improvement and overall quality. We are dedicated to developing compassionate and competen
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Karen Michelle Bovid, MD
WMU Homer Stryker MD Sch of Med
Primary Program Contact
Laurie Lynch
WMU Homer Stryker MD Sch of Med
Locations
WMU Homer Stryker MD Sch of Med
Division of Orthopaedic Surgery
1000 Oakland Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008-1282
1000 Oakland Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
1521 Gull Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49001-1640
900 Peeler St
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
3200 W Centre
Portage, MI 49024
G-215 Parkview Campus
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
601 John St
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
315 Turwill Ln
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Data not provided by program
Gap Experience Requirement
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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
PGY-1 Position Type(s) Offered:
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Specialty Universal Dates
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
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 5
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.