Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program
About This Program
Wayne State University PM&R, based at the Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan in the Detroit Medical Center, has educated students and professionals for nearly 50 years. A TBI Model System site, it offers robust research, renowned faculty, and top fellowship placements. Residents train in a nationally recognized rehab center and present nationally, publish widely, and lead in academic physiatry.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Michael Ajluni, MD, MS
Rehabilitation Inst of Michigan
Primary Program Contact
Colleen Doherty Harbowy
Rehabilitation Inst of Michigan
Locations
Rehabilitation Inst of Michigan
Rm 840
261 Mack Ave
Detroit, MI 48201
3990 John R St
Detroit, MI 48201
4646 John R St
Detroit, MI 48201-1932
4201 St Antoine Blvd
Detroit, MI 48201
3990 John R St
Detroit, MI 48201
3901 Beaubien Blvd
Detroit, MI 48201-2196
4100 John R St
Detroit, MI 48201
43555 Dalcoma Dr
Clinton, MI 48038
28455 Haggerty Rd
Novi, MI 48377
261 Mack Ave
Detroit, MI 48201
15855 19 Mile Rd
Clinton Township, MI 48038
1135 W University Dr
Rochester, MI 48307
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Specialty-specific standardized letter required
- 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: Clinical experience in 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
Application Due
Dec 1, 2026
Interview Offer Dates
Oct 1, 2026 - Jan 29, 2027
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 29, 2027
Interview Period Starts
Oct 1, 2027 - Jan 31, 2028
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
PGY-2 through PGY-4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 90 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.