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 2023 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:

Anita Harper- Program Coordinator
DMC/WSU Psychiatry Residency Program
Tolan Park Medical Building
3901 Chrysler Service Dr, Suite 5-A
Detroit, MI 48201-2167
Phone: (313) 577-7523       Email: aharper@med.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: mtrevith@med.wayne.edu