Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, Michigan, is a major urban medical institution dedicated to educating diverse future healthcare professionals and advancing medical knowledge. As one of the largest single-campus medical schools in the United States, it offers a comprehensive range of programs including the MD, graduate degrees, and extensive residency and fellowship training. The school is deeply committed to serving the local community, focusing research and clinical efforts on urban health challenges and health disparities. With strong partnerships like the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute and the Detroit Medical Center, it provides robust clinical experience and opportunities for impactful research, aiming to graduate leaders who will promote health and wellness for all.
View MedicineWayne State University (WSU or simply Wayne) is a public research university in Detroit, Michigan. It is Michigan's third-largest university. Founded in 1868, Wayne State consists of 13 schools and colleges offering approximately 350 programs to nearly 24,000 graduate and undergraduate students. Wayne State University, along with the University of Michigan and Michigan State University, compose the University Research Corridor of Michigan. Wayne State is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities Very high research activity".Wayne State's main campus comprises 203 acres linking more than 100 education and research buildings. It also has three satellite campuses in Macomb and Wayne counties.