Application Process

Thank you for your interest in the Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University (DMC/WSU) General Adult Psychiatry Residency Program! Please see below for more detailed application information.

All residency positions are filled through the National Residency Matching Program, and applications are submitted through the Electronic Residency Application Service.
We offer interviews only to applicants whose USMLE STEP 1 with a Passing score and STEP 2 (CK) with an average score of 220 or COMLEX 1 & 2-CE scores average at least 450; multiple attempters are screened out.
Applicants must have been in medical school, residency, or active practice as a physician within 5 years of applying to the program.
IMG's may be offered spots under a J1 visa only (not H1). U.S. healthcare experience, particularly in psychiatry, will be given preference.
Interviews are scheduled on Mondays and Fridays from October through January.
Our interviews are currently being held virtually via Zoom. Our program offers in-person tours for those candidates who were previously interviewed with our program, this is normally held during January and February.
The program filled all of its 10 PGY-1 positions in the 2024 match, and we have no advanced standing openings.
Applicants are encouraged to apply early because our interview slots fill quickly. Application deadline is December 1st.
We do not offer observer ships due to privacy and liability issues.

Application -Instructions on ERAS:

Provide a "Personal Statement" no longer than one page; this should acquaint us with you and convey your values, goals, and interests.
Include your Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Request three letters of recommendation and specify they are addressed to Richard Balon, MD: Program Director, General Psychiatry Residency Program
Include USMLE/COMPLEX 1 and 2 Score Reports
Include a copy of the ECFMG Certificate, If applicable.
Copy of Medical School Diploma and Transcript of Academic Records

For more information, please contact our program coordinator. Information not transmitted through ERAS may be sent to:

Jerry Jewell - Program Coordinator
DMC/WSU Psychiatry Residency Program
Tolan Park Medical Building
3901 Chrysler Service Dr, Suite 5-A
Detroit, MI 48201-2167
Phone: (313) 577-5267 Email: jjewell@wayne.edu

Michelle Trevithick - Program Coordinator
DMC/WSU Psychiatry Residency Program
Tolan Park Medical Building
3901 Chrysler Service Dr, Suite 5-A
Detroit, MI 48201-2167
Phone: (313) 577-5283 Email: mt revith@med.wayne.edu