Web Address
https://wmed.edu/node/249
Accepting applications for training that begins in
No
Will be accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
No
Special Features

WMed obstetrics/gynecology is a university based community program that serves an exceptionally diverse patient population in SW Michigan. The program is located in Kalamazoo, MI - a small city with excellent schools, social activity, and low cost of living. Easy access to surrounding lakes and nature trails.

Total Program Size
4
4
4
4
Program best described as
Community-based university affiliated
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
1314220C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
102
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2026-2027 2026-2027
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
210
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
220
Level 1 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
2
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
60
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
24
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
2.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
4
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
0
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
10
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Integrative medicine curriculum
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Debt management/financial counseling
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Resident Shares Cost
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
84
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
84
Primary teaching site
Bronson Methodist Hospital
Research rotation
Optional
Research rotation duration
0
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
2202500380
Beeper or Home Call
0
0
0
Program Director
First Name
Carly
Middle Name
H
Last Name
Davis
Degrees
MD
Address

WMU Homer Stryker MD SOM
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
United States

Phone
2663374400
Email Address
[email protected]
Geolocation
POINT (-85.586935 42.304224)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Mary Beth
Last Name
Bathje
Degrees
BS
Address

WMU Homer Stryker MD Sch of Med
Dept of Ob/Gyn
1000 Oakland Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
United States

Phone
2693374472
Email Address
[email protected]
Geolocation
POINT (-85.599796 42.282922)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
65.30
% IMG
0.00
% DO
34.70
% Female
100.00
% Male
0.00
Total Physician
6
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
50.00
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
0.30
Call Schedule
Frequency Duration Weeks/Months
Year 52
Year 52
Year 52
Year 52
Graduate year statistics
Salary Paid Vacation Sick Leave
Year 1 $60,500 21
Year 2 $62,250 21
Year 3 $64,000 21
Year 4 $65,750 21
Year 5
Year 6
Year 7
Year 8
Year 9
Year 10
Total Positions
16
Level 2 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Free parking
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
1
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
Yes
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First Year Positions
4