All graduate medical education programs at WMed participate in the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP) for the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education.
WMed accepts and requires the following documents from our applicants through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) from September 1 to December 1:
- Universal Application
- USMLE or COMLEX Exam Scores
- Medical School Transcript
- Dean's Letter
- Three Letters of Recommendation
- Personal Statement
- Recent Photograph (optional)
- ECFMG Status Report (if applicable)
Diversity, Inclusion and Equity
Our program strives to ensure diversity in residency recruitment, selection, and retention through multiple mechanisms. We use a holistic recruitment, selection, and ranking process, seeking a diverse residency program to reflect the patient population that we serve in our community. We also educate the faculty and staff who participate in residency interviews on unconscious bias, illegal and unethical questioning during interviews, and interview questions that may introduce bias into the recruitment and selection process. Our institution genuinely values diversity and inclusiveness. The organization implements annual actions to enhance our commitment to diversity, including required annual education for faculty and residents focused on unconscious bias, as well as diversity and cultural sensitivity. We recognize that we are not where we want to be in achieving this goal. This is why we are committed to making all of our residents to feel they are seen, heard and valued with our culture that embodies belonging as central to diversity, inclusion and equity.
Interview Criteria
- We strongly prefer applicants who have passed USMLE or COMLEX Steps 1 and 2 on the first attempt.
- The minimum USMLE and COMLEX Scores used to determine interview eligibility for applicants is determined annually by the Program Director.
- Applicants must have passed CS or PE on their first attempt
- We require applicants to have graduated from medical school less than three years ago.
- Applicants must have a minimum of six months U.S. clinical experience.
- We prefer at least one letter of reference from a Family Medicine physician.
Interview Process
Applicants selected for an interview are contacted through the ERAS scheduling system. Interview invitations will be released on a rolling basis starting the first week of October and concluding the first Friday in February. All interviews are virtual via Microsoft Teams and take place on Friday mornings from 8:00-11:00 a.m. During the interview process you will have an opportunity to interview with the Program Director, faculty members, and a senior resident. You will also have an opportunity to view a video that showcases our facilities and gives you a feel for the culture of our residency program.
Housing and Relocation Assistance
The Battle Creek community has come together to provide an incentive for our resident physicians to live in the Battle Creek area. The greater Battle Creek area is defined as the cities of Battle Creek and Springfield, and the townships of Bedford, Emmett and Pennfield. To be eligible for this incentive program, you must be accepted into our program or be a current resident in good standing.
Residents who are new home buyers within the target area can receive one-time financial assistance of $6,200 toward costs associated with moving, purchasing or paying for mortgage expenses. Residents who are renting or signing a lease within the target area can receive a one-time financial assistance up to $6,200 toward the security deposit or rent. Residents who are signing a lease for primary residency in The Milton in Battle Creek can receive additional financial assistance up to $6,200 per year (for up to three years) toward the cost of rent.