Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program

Kalamazoo, MILast Updated: 2/19/2026

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Structured Didactic Activities
5
Hospital Outpatient
5%
Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care
5%

Employment Policies & Benefits

Free parking
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Benefits

Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Yes
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Yes
Debt management/financial counseling
Yes
International experience/global health
Yes
Resident/fellow retreats
Yes
Off-campus electives
Yes
Research rotation
Optional

Tracks & Educational Features

Rural 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)
Yes
Patient surveys
Yes
Portfolio system
Yes
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Yes

Medical Insurance Coverage

Salary Compensation

$61k-$68k

PGY-1 through PGY-5

PGY-1
$60,500
PGY-2
$62,250
PGY-3
$64,000
PGY-4
$65,750
PGY-5
$67,500

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.

Vacation Days28
Sick DaysNGO