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McLaren Health Care/Oakland/MSU Program

Emergency MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Pontiac, MI(Pontiac, MI Metropolitan Area Metro)
18
Positions
#214
Specialty Rank
$60,023
PGY1 Salary
55.6%
IMG %
#214
Emergency Medicine Ranking
25th Percentile
Top 75% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1102500203
NRMP Code:
1866110C1YOG
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
18
Interviews:
106

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
220
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
1 years
Visa Sponsorship:
-

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
55
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
20
Faculty Ratio:
0.30

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
6
00
Female Faculty:
33.3%
0
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
4%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Our community-based, university-affiliated residency offers diverse, high-acuity pathology and trauma similar to a major metropolitan center, with as much autonomy as safely possible to build confidence and skill. Our fun, engaging didactics use gamification to prepare residents for boards. We offer mini-fellowships to top PGY-3s to advance their careers. Above all, our supportive, collaborative culture fosters exceptional learning with minimal stress.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$60,023
PGY-1
$61,823
PGY-2
$63,678
PGY-3
00

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Pontiac, MI
Metropolitan Area
Pontiac, MI Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
East North Central
Metropolitan Population
10,057,921

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
78(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$219K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.0K/mo
Median Household Income
$82K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
19.8%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
10,057,921
Median Age
43 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.22
Poverty Rate
23.0%
Unemployment Rate
7.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
83°F
Winter
43°F
Sunny Days
280 days
Precipitation
42"
Humidity
68%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.23
Restaurant Meal
8.93
Gas (per gallon)
$3.34
Gym Membership
42

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$60,023
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$76,953
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1102500203
NRMP Code:
1866110C1YOG
Total Positions:
18
Interviews:
106
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
David Minter
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2026 - 12/20/2026
Interview Period:
10/27/2026 - 1/26/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
2
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
220
Min Step 2 Score:
220

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1866110C1

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
McLaren Oakland
Primary Teaching Site:
McLaren Oakland
Contact Person:
Ryan Srock

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
6
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:6
PGY-2:6
PGY-3:6

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
35
Unpaid Leave Days:
60

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
220
Years of Graduation Cutoff
1 years
Visa Sponsorship
-
IMG Percentage
55.6%
IMG Classification
HIGH
IMG Specialty Percentile
21st percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
38.9%
DO Classification
HIGH

Rankings & Reputation

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