Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University
The Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Internal Medicine/Pediatrics residency in Detroit, MI is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
Wayne State/Detroit Medical Center combined internal medicine-pediatrics residency in midtown Detroit, training at five hospitals including level one trauma centers at Children's Hospital of Michigan and Detroit Receiving. The curriculum aims to produce comprehensive primary care physicians who can also pursue subspecialty fellowships.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- The intern year has 8 blocks each of pediatrics and medicine; flexible scheduling lets residents build rotations in global health, community health and transitional medicine.
- Ambulatory time is one half-day weekly in the intern year and two half-days weekly during electives in years two to four, with a Med-Peds consult service at Children's Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Receiving and Harper Hospital.
- A dedicated Med-Peds conference meets every Tuesday and Thursday, and residents get two protected board-study blocks in each of the third and fourth years.
- Applications are ERAS-only with three letters required; interviews are virtual from October to January, there is no Step 1 minimum, and only J-1 visas are accepted.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Sources and verification
Research last checked October 30, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.
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Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Heather Abraham, MD, FACP, FAAP
- Address
- 4201 St. Antoine Street, UHC-5C, Detroit, MI 48201
- Phone
- 313-577-4342
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
About Internal Medicine/Pediatrics residency training
Internal Medicine/Pediatrics residency training typically lasts 4 years.
A combined program that trains for board certification in both specialties.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this residency
- Register with ERAS, the application service of the AAMC, and with the NRMP Main Residency Match.
- Apply to this program through ERAS during the application season, with the documents it asks for.
- If you interview here, rank the program on your NRMP rank order list by the deadline; Match results are released in March.
Deadlines, required documents, interview policy and visa sponsorship differ between programs and years. The program’s own website is the authority.
Prepare your application
- The NRMP Residency Match, explained
- Residency interview preparation: a four-week plan and question bank
- Residency interview strategies for USMLE candidates
- How to create a resume or CV for residency
- The Dean's letter (MSPE): what it is and how to get it from your medical school
- After the interview: highlight your strengths and send thank-you letters
- NRMP ranking algorithm & rank-list strategy
- Save money on USMLE and interview travel
- Study books by exam
- International medical graduates: ECFMG and visas
Questions to ask this program
Strong applicants use the interview to learn how a program trains its residents. Questions worth asking:
- How much autonomy do residents have at each training level, and how is supervision handled?
- Where do graduates go next: practice, fellowship or academic positions? Ask for recent examples.
- What are the call and night-float schedules, and how many hours do residents typically work?
- How are residents supported in preparing for board exams, and what is the program’s recent pass rate?
- What research, quality improvement or teaching opportunities are protected with time?
- What benefits, parental leave and wellness support does the program provide?
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Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to the Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Internal Medicine/Pediatrics residency?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Main Residency Match. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.
How long is the Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Internal Medicine/Pediatrics residency?
This directory has no verified length for this program. Internal Medicine/Pediatrics residency training typically lasts 4 years; confirm with the program.
How many positions does the Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Internal Medicine/Pediatrics residency offer?
The directory records 7 position(s) per year. Positions can change from year to year, so confirm for the cycle you are applying to.
What does the Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Internal Medicine/Pediatrics residency pay?
Salaries have not been verified for this program. Many institutions publish a resident and fellow salary schedule on their graduate medical education office page.