Family Medicine Residency

1. Applicants must have graduated from medical school within the previous 2 years.
2. Applicants must have passed United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 and Step 2 or the corresponding Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination (COMLEX) examinations.
3. Applicants must have completed at least 6 months of clinical experience in the United States.
4. International Medical Graduates must provide a valid Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) Certificate.
5. Applicants must submit medical school transcripts, the Medical School Dean’s Letter, and three letters of recommendation.
6. A personal statement and photograph are also required.
7. The program conducts a holistic review and considers factors such as interest in family medicine, compassion, work experience, work ethic and professionalism.

The Family Medicine Residency Program at Wayne State University School of Medicine provides three years of comprehensive training in primary and family-centered care. Residents gain clinical experience in inpatient and outpatient family medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics, emergency medicine, women's health, geriatrics, sports medicine, psychiatry, dermatology, cardiology and intensive care. The program combines hands-on clinical rotations with structured didactic sessions, board review, point-of-care ultrasound, electrocardiogram training, practice management, quality improvement and patient safety activities. The curriculum is designed to develop residents' skills in comprehensive, continuous and community-focused patient care.

1. Apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
2. Submit the ERAS Common Application and personal statement.
3. Submit medical school transcripts and United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) or Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination (COMLEX) score transcripts.
4. Submit the Medical School Dean’s Letter and three letters of recommendation.
5. International Medical Graduates must submit a valid Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) Certificate.
6. Submit the required photograph.
7. Applications must be received through ERAS by December 31.
8. Applications are reviewed by the Resident Recruitment Committee through a holistic review process.
9. Applicants meeting the program's criteria may be invited for a virtual interview, generally scheduled from October through January.
10. The program participates in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) for resident selection.