Transitional Year Residency Program

1. Applicants must have graduated from medical school within the previous 5 years.
2. Applicants must have passed United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 and Step 2 with a score of 200 or higher, with no more than one attempt in total.
3. Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 2 Clinical Skills (CS) with a score of 220 or higher and on the first attempt.
4. Applicants must have at least 6 months of clinical experience in the United States; observerships may be included.
5. International Medical Graduates must provide a valid Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) Certificate.
6. Applicants must submit the required medical school documentation and letters of recommendation.

The Transitional Year Residency Program at Wayne State University School of Medicine provides a one-year broad-based clinical training experience for physicians preparing to enter an advanced or categorical residency program. Residents receive supervised clinical experience in Internal Medicine and other medical disciplines, along with elective rotations that can be selected according to their future specialty interests. The program combines hands-on patient care with bedside teaching, didactic lectures, Grand Rounds, Journal Club, morbidity and mortality conferences, and quality improvement activities. The training is designed to strengthen clinical skills and provide a comprehensive foundation before residents progress to their advanced specialty training.

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) score transcripts.
4. Submit the Medical School Dean's Letter.
5. Submit three letters of recommendation.
6. International Medical Graduates must provide a valid Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) Certificate.
7. Applications must be submitted by December 31.
8. Applications are reviewed by the Resident Recruitment Committee.
9. Applicants who meet the program's criteria may be invited for an interview. Interviews are scheduled from October through January.
10. The program participates in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).