Description

The General Surgery Residency Program at Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking a categorical PGY-1 categorical General Surgery/MIDOCs Rural Surgery resident to begin on July 1, 2026.

The General Surgery/MIDOCs Rural Surgery Program is offered to general surgery residents who are interested in serving populations residing in urban or rural Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) or a Medically Underserved Area or Population (MUA/P) in the state of Michigan for two years following their graduation. For more information on the MIDOCS program, including how participation qualifies you for up to $150,000 in educational loan repayment, check out our MIDOCs webpage.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Qualified applicants should submit the following documents via email to surgery@wmed.edu. Please include “ATTN: Lee Anne Olson” in the subject line.

•  ERAS application (if available)
•  Current CV
•  Medical school diploma
•  Medical school transcript
•  MSPE (Dean's letter)
•  USMLE Transcript (a first-time pass on exams is required)
•  3 letters of recommendation
•  Personal statement
•  ECFMG certificate (if applicable)

Only complete applications will be considered. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted once all application materials are received. No phone calls, please.

Requirements

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.