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: mtrevith@med.wayne.edu