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Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program

Detroit, Michigan

Pathology

Specialty

Program Overview

Summary of Residency Program

The Department of Pathology at Wayne State University offers a 4-year ACGME-accredited combined anatomic pathology and clinical pathology residency program. It emphasizes hands-on training with opportunities to engage in original research and specializes in areas like pediatric and forensic pathology. The program graduates are eligible for certification by the American Board of Pathology.

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Program Details

Specialty

Pathology

IMG Friendly (Y/N)

No

IMG Friendly (detail)

The residency program does not explicitly mention its IMG friendliness. However, it offers 12 house staff positions with 3 first-year positions available, suggesting potential opportunities for IMGs. Further details on acceptance of IMGs may need to be gathered from the program directly or inferred from past data.

Categorical Positions

12

Categorical Positions (detail)

Twelve house staff positions are available, with three first-year positions that may be entered at the PGY-1 level immediately following graduation from medical school or after post-graduate training in another medical specialty.

Program Website

Address

540 East Canfield Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48201

Program Director

Rachael Hone, M. Ed.

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Current Residents

Overview

The residency program currently has 12 residents, with 3 in their first year (PGY-1). Further details on the overall breakdown of residents by year and DM graduates might be needed.

PGY-1 MD

3

PGY-1 DO

PGY-1 IMG

Curriculum & Education

Overview

The training program is based on the ACGME General Competencies, with emphasis on increasing diagnostic responsibilities under faculty supervision, alongside specialized rotations in various fields including surgical and clinical pathology subspecialties, molecular pathology, and research.

Application

To apply for the residency program, applicants can visit the application page linked in the text. Specific deadlines and additional requirements were not mentioned directly in the provided text, but interested candidates are encouraged to check the 'How to Apply' section on the residency program's website.

# of Locations

Harper-Hutzel Hospitals, Karmanos Cancer Center, Detroit Receiving Hospital and University Health Center, Children's Hospital of Michigan, John D. Dingell VA Medical Center, Wayne County Office of the Medical Examiner

Fellowship

The program offers one-year accredited fellowship training programs in Cytopathology (2 positions), Hematopathology (2 positions), Pediatric pathology (1 position), and Surgical Pathology (1 position).

Resident Life

Overview

The Department of Pathology of Wayne State University School of Medicine offers a four-year ACGME-accredited combined anatomic pathology and clinical pathology residency training program, with a strong focus on research and specialized subspecialty training.

On Call Schedule

# of Years of Program

4

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Alumni

Alumni from this residency program pursue a variety of career paths, including fellowships in Cytopathology, Hematopathology, Pediatric Pathology, and Surgical Pathology. They often take on positions in both academic and clinical settings, suggesting a strong foundation for both research and practice post-graduation.

Salary & Benefits

Benefits Overview

A certificate of training from the Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University School of Medicine is awarded upon completion of the program. Residents completing the program are eligible to apply for certification in anatomic pathology and clinical pathology by the American Board of Pathology.

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