Family Medicine Residency Program
Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of MedicineWestern 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
Accredited since 2018 · 3 years · Last ACGME review 2020
IMG Fit
IMG-friendliness score
Application requirements
Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this
Match & Tracks
NRMP match trend
Listed in the NRMP directory as “Western Michigan Univ Stryker SOM-MI”.
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Training tracks
Other
OtherResidents
Cohort composition
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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
Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this
Hospital & Location
Hospital quality
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.
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.
Top payer: Insulet Corporation ($14K)
Source: CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act) — drug/device-maker payments to this teaching hospital.
Source: FREIDA facility profile.
Primary teaching site: Bronson Battle Creek Hospital · Battle Creek, MI
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Clinical sites
Bronson Battle Creek Hospital
PrimaryBronson Methodist Hospital
Western Michigan University Unified Clinics
Bronson Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
CentraCare-Battle Creek
Grace Health
Kidney Health Clinic
Bronson Battle Creek Hospital Affiliated Physician Practices
Laurels of Bedford
Location
Purchasing power
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.
Rental market & livability
Area median rent ~$1,087/mo · 27 days on market7.69% rental listings MoM
Specials
Specials
Listings and market data via Realtor.com. Directional — verify before signing a lease.
Livability
County figures for Calhoun County, Michigan (US Census ACS).
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
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.