Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program
About This Program
Innovative Med-Peds program since 1994. Emphasis on health equity, wellness, resident empowerment, and opportunities for community engagement. Global health/International electives, simulation, and ultrasound training opportunities. Osteopathic Recognition for MD and DO residents. Scholarly activity plus membership to NMPRA, access to Board prep resources, point of care medical databases, and library resources. Access to state-of-the art Sim Center. Dedicated Med-Peds clinic and faculty.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Theotonius Juyen Gomes, DO
WMU Homer Stryker MD Sch of Med
Primary Program Contact
Teresa Martinez, BA
WMU Homer Stryker MD Sch of Med
Locations
WMU Homer Stryker MD Sch of Med
Int Med/Peds Pgm
1000 Oakland Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
1000 Oakland Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
601 John St
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
1521 Gull Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49001-1640
1535 Gull Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
1850 Whites Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
393 E Roosevelt Ave
Battle Creek, MI 49017
601 John St
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
2318 Gull Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
601 John St
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of 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
Data not provided by program
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 5 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
Application Due
Dec 31, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 6, 2025 - Jan 16, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 6, 2026 - Jan 16, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
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 HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 28 Vacation Days and 180 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.