Preventive Medicine Residency Program

1. Applicants should preferably have completed an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)-accredited residency program in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Pediatrics.
2. Applicants should have graduated from medical school within the previous 5 years.
3. The program's stated application preference is for United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 and Step 2 scores of 200 or higher.
4. Applicants should have passed United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 2 Clinical Skills (CS).
5. International Medical Graduates must provide a valid Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) Certificate.
6. Applicants must meet Wayne State University Graduate Medical Education eligibility requirements, including graduation from an eligible United States/Canadian medical school, osteopathic medical school, or international medical school with a valid ECFMG Certificate.
7. The program does not currently sponsor visas and does not accept applications for observerships or externships.

The Preventive Medicine Residency Program at Wayne State University provides three years of training, consisting of an internship followed by two years of specialized preventive medicine and public health training. The program prepares physicians for careers in clinical preventive medicine, public health, healthcare management and clinical epidemiology, with a particular focus on urban and underserved populations. Residents gain experience through the Detroit and Wayne County Health Departments, Michigan Department of Corrections, community health centers and other public health settings. The curriculum also includes a tuition-free Master of Public Health (MPH) degree from Wayne State University, along with training in health disparities, community wellness, public health laws and regulations, population health monitoring and clinical preventive medicine.

1. Submit the application through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
2. Submit the ERAS Common Application and personal statement.
3. Provide medical school transcripts and USMLE Board Score Transcripts.
4. Submit the Medical School Dean's Letter.
5. Submit three letters of recommendation.
6. International Medical Graduates must submit a valid ECFMG Certificate.
7. Submit a photograph as part of the application.
8. Applications must be received through ERAS by December 15.
9. The Resident Recruitment Committee reviews applications. Applicants who meet the program's criteria may be invited for an interview.
10. Interviews are scheduled through January and include meetings with the Program Director, faculty, residents and staff.
11. The program participates in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).