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Family Medicine Residency Program

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine
Kalamazoo, MI
Continued AccreditationACGME #1202500747J1J-1

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine is an ACGME-accredited Family Medicine residency program in Kalamazoo, MI. It has 6 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 18 residents in training. It reports 90.9% IMG residents, J-1 visa sponsorship, and a PGY-1 salary of $60,500. MatchPath compiles this profile from ACGME, FREIDA, and NRMP public data; every field is free to view, with no account required.

Cross-validated from ACGME, FREIDA, NRMP & CMS, each field stamped with a verification date. How we source this.

Overview

Positions / year
6
18 residents · 18 approved
PGY-1 salary
$60.5k
IMG percentage
90.9%
x
Visa sponsorship
J-1
Apps : 1 spot
Match report pending
verified
Open vacancies
None listed
SOAP eligible
Yes
1314120C1

Accredited since 2018 · 3 years · Last ACGME review 2020

IMG Fit

IMG-friendliness score

IMG-Friendliness Score
Computed from visa policy, IMG % in roster, and accreditation status.

Application requirements

Step 1
Optional
Required to apply
Step 2 CK
Optional
Required to apply
COMLEX
DO applicants
Letters
3–4
Reference letters needed
Visa
J-1
Application service
ERAS
Main match

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Match & Tracks

NRMP match trend

Match code
1314120C1
NRMP identifier
Match status
Active
SOAP eligible
Yes
via ERAS
MRM eligible
Yes
via ERAS

Listed in the NRMP directory as “Western Michigan Univ Stryker SOM-MI”.

View on NRMP Program Directory ↗

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Training tracks

Other

Other

Residents

Cohort composition

IMG
91%
x
US MD
9%
x
DO
0%
x
Women
27%
x

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Affiliated medical schools

Medical schools affiliated with this program's sponsoring institution (FREIDA).

Resident roster

Resident roster — data pending

Resident roster ingest is still in progress. Names, medical schools, and country flags land with the next LinkedIn data refresh.

Schedule & Culture

Hours / week
65
Avg PGY-1 on duty
Max on-duty
24
Consecutive hours
Lecture hours
4
Protected didactic / week
Night float
No
PGY-1 rotation
Moonlighting
Yes
Outside work allowed
Faculty ratio
0.3
Full-time per resident
Days off / year
1
Avg PGY-1
Interviews / cycle
Slots offered
Preliminary positions
No
Offered by this program

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Hospital & Location

Hospital quality

Non-Profit

With over 9,000 employees, more than 1,500 medical staff members, and 747 licensed beds, Bronson Healthcare is the largest employer and leading healthcare system in southwest Michigan. It offers a full range of services from primary care to critical care across more than 100 locations. Key member organizations include: Bronson Methodist Hospital, Bronson Battle Creek, Bronson LakeView Hospital, Bronson South Haven Hospital, Bronson Medical Group, Bronson at Home, Bronson Commons, Bronson Athletic Club, Bronson Wellness Center and the Bronson Health Foundation. More information is available at bronsonhealth.com and bronsonpositivity.com.

Star Rating
4 / 5
Overall hospital rating
Beds
198
Mid-size
Care quality (CMS Care Compare)
Safety of care1 better · 6 same · 0 worse
Mortality0 better · 4 same · 0 worse
Readmission0 better · 9 same · 0 worse

Measures rated better / same / worse vs the US national average.

Reports 8 of 8 HCAHPS patient-experience measures. Reports 11 of 12 timely & effective care measures.

Leapfrog Safety GradeC
Industry Payments (2024)
Total
$14K
Research
$0
Payments
7

Top payer: Insulet Corporation ($14K)

Source: CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act) — drug/device-maker payments to this teaching hospital.

Facility volume (annual)
Admissions
7,662
ED visits
42,166
Inpatient surgeries
1,581
Outpatient surgeries
4,636
Births
912
Daily census
104
Full-time staff
1,004

Source: FREIDA facility profile.

Primary teaching site: Bronson Battle Creek Hospital · Battle Creek, MI

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Clinical sites

Bronson Battle Creek Hospital

Primary
Battle Creek, MI198 beds

Bronson Methodist Hospital

Kalamazoo, MI415 beds

Western Michigan University Unified Clinics

Kalamazoo, MI

Bronson Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Kalamazoo, MI

CentraCare-Battle Creek

Battle Creek, MI

Grace Health

Battle Creek, MI

Kidney Health Clinic

Battle Creek, MI

Bronson Battle Creek Hospital Affiliated Physician Practices

Battle Creek, MI

Laurels of Bedford

Battle Creek, MI

Location

Purchasing power

~$3,837/mo
Estimated take-home after rent & state tax
Rent ~19.6% of pay
Take-home$3,837/mo
Rent (1BR)$990/mo
State tax$214/mo

Estimate: PGY-1 salary $60,500 minus a 1-bedroom median rent (Realtor.com) and 4.25% state income tax. Before federal taxes and other costs.

Livability

County figures for Calhoun County, Michigan (US Census ACS).

State Income Tax
4.25%
Top marginal rate · 2025
Median Income
$60,385
−$18k vs US median
Avg Commute
21 min
US avg 27 min
Foreign-born share
County vs US average
Largest immigrant communities

County foreign-born residents by country of birth (ACS).

Median rent and walkability scores arrive with the Zillow and Walk Score data refresh.

People

Leadership

Holli K Neiman-Hart, MD

Program Director, Associate Professor

Program Director

Jenny Putman

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine 8002500210 - Kalamazoo, MI

Coordinator

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine located?
Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine is located in Kalamazoo, MI.
Is Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine ACGME-accredited?
Yes — Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine holds continued ACGME accreditation.
How many residents are at Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine?
Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine has approximately 18 residents in training.
How much is rent near Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine?
Median rent near Kalamazoo, MI is ~$990/month for a 1BR and ~$1,113/month for a 2BR, based on a recent sample of Zillow and Realtor.com listings in the program's ZIP code.
Does Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
Yes — 90.9% of Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine's current residents are International Medical Graduates, as reported to FREIDA. This page also shows its visa sponsorship, reported Step 2 CK expectation, and PGY-1 salary. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
Does Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine reports sponsoring J-1 visas. It does not currently report H-1B sponsorship. Sponsorship is set by the program and its sponsoring institution and can change between cycles, so confirm with the program before you apply.
What USMLE Step 2 CK score does Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine require?
Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine does not report a minimum USMLE Step 2 CK score, so MatchPath publishes no cutoff for this program — most programs do not publish one. Use its IMG percentage and the specialty's overall match data to gauge fit instead; both are on this page. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
What is the resident salary at Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine?
Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine reports a PGY-1 salary of $60,500. Salary is set by the sponsoring institution and rises each training year through completion. This page also shows what that salary is worth locally, adjusted for state income tax and area rent. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
How do I apply to Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine?
US residency programs accept applications through ERAS and rank applicants through the NRMP Match. Applications open in the fall, interviews run through winter, and Match results release in March. Save Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
Does Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine have unfilled or off-cycle positions?
Unfilled positions are offered through SOAP during Match week, and off-cycle vacancies can open year-round. MatchPath's Vacancies feed tracks open Family Medicine residency program positions as they appear.