Wayne State University School of Medicine
Wayne State School of Medicine
The Wayne State School of Medicine has prepared students to be health care leaders and advocates who go on to change the world since 1868. Our dedication to urban clinical excellence and contribution to Detroit's revitalization is unwavering. Our community service roots run deep, and our focus on a healthier world grows ever stronger.
School of Medicine students and faculty collaborate and innovate with health care systems and community partners to reduce health disparities and improve - and save - residents' lives. The School of Medicine's location and partnerships with hospitals and clinics allow students to interact with patients and engage with physicians in a real-world setting. Our students take the lessons learned into the community to lead programs like Street Medicine Detroit; operate clinics that serve residents with cancer, diabetes and other ailments; and mentor schoolchildren.
Through social responsiveness and a continuous focus on innovation in education, research and clinical care, the Wayne State School of Medicine will continue to graduate a diverse group of physicians and biomedical scientists who will transform the promise of equal health for all into a reality.
Vision
Wayne State University School of Medicine faculty and staff will graduate a diverse group of physicians and biomedical scientists who will transform the promise of equal health into a reality for all.
Mission
We will educate a diverse student body in an urban setting and within a culture of inclusion, through high quality education, clinical excellence, pioneering research, local investment in our community and innovative technology, to prepare physician and biomedical scientific leaders to achieve health and wellness for our society.
M.D. Program
The Wayne State University M.D. program is dedicated to preparing physicians who work to transform the promise of access to equal health care for all into a reality. Through hands-on clinical education in the heart of a rapidly-evolving city, the School of Medicine provides students a distinct experiential advantage.
The program, approved by the university's Board of Governors on Oct. 1, is the only one of its kind in Michigan. WSU is among a small group of nationally-recognized schools to offer a three-year alternative to what is traditionally a four-year path.
Geared to fit students who have previous health care backgrounds and careers, the program diversifies the School of Medicine's offerings for students who are ready to accelerate into their physician career by completing medical school and receiving a conditional, non-binding acceptance into a Wayne State residency position upon completion.
The Warrior M.D. three-year program
- Cuts student school time without sacrificing the education received because it is the same nationally-recognized education minus the fourth-year internships and residency preparation
- Significantly reduces the amount of education debt incurred by eliminating fourth-year costs and allowing new physicians to realize income sooner.
- Reduces student stress because they will have already been identified for placement in one of Wayne State University's affiliated 12 residencies.
How to apply
If interested, apply to the WSU School of Medicine and indicate a preference for the accelerated three-year track. Once accepted, students opting for the three-year program will be interviewed by members of the residency program of the specialty they have selected. Those residency team members will determine if applicants meet acceptance criteria for the three-year program and the residency program.
Program structure and requirements
Students in the three-year program are required to:
- Meet the educational objectives and graduation requirements of the four-year track.
- Meet additional curricular requirements designed to provide career mentoring and advanced clinical skills.
- Three-year students must pass all coursework and medical examinations on the first attempt. Students failing to meet any standards set in the new program will move into the four-year program.
Each student in the three-year program will be assigned a faculty mentor within the student's identified specialty upon beginning their medical education. They also will be assigned a clinical preceptor in their specialty as part of clinical skills courses during the pre-clerkship phase. These mentors and preceptors support students' success in the program.
Per National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) rules, students cannot be guaranteed a spot in their residency program of interest nor is the student bound to enter the residency at their program of interest.
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Source: https://www.med.wayne.edu/