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Central Michigan University College of Medicine/CMU Medical Education Partners Program

Family MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Saginaw, MI(Saginaw, MI Metropolitan Area Metro)
27
Positions
#17
Specialty Rank
$59,000
PGY1 Salary
69.2%
IMG %
#17
Family Medicine Ranking
98th Percentile
Top 2% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1202531174
NRMP Code:
1320120C1
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
27
Interviews:
125

Contact Information

Amandeep Singh Dhaliwal
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
209
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
3 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
20
Sick Days:
10
Faculty Ratio:
0.40

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
11
00
Female Faculty:
45.5%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
30%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Our Family Medicine residency program in Saginaw is defined by a culture of adaptability, strong support systems, and rich diversity-qualities that set us apart from other programs. One of our most distinctive features is our responsiveness to the evolving interests and goals of our residents. Whether a resident is drawn to academic medicine, rural health, sports medicine, or advocacy, our program actively tailors opportunities to help them pursue their passion. -

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Integrative medicine curriculum
  • 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
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Not available

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Salary Progression

$59,000
PGY-1
$60,500
PGY-2
$62,500
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
Saginaw, MI
Metropolitan Area
Saginaw, MI Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
East North Central
Metropolitan Population
10,057,921

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
76(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$235K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.1K/mo
Median Household Income
$50K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
21.6%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
10,057,921
Median Age
41 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.6900000000000001
Poverty Rate
11.0%
Unemployment Rate
7.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
81°F
Winter
41°F
Sunny Days
280 days
Precipitation
49"
Humidity
66%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$5.22
Restaurant Meal
11.02
Gas (per gallon)
$4.12
Gym Membership
52

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$59,000
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$77,632
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1202531174
NRMP Code:
1320120C1
Total Positions:
27
Interviews:
125
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Amandeep Singh Dhaliwal
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/25/2026 - 12/1/2026
Interview Period:
10/2/2026 - 1/29/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
210
Min Step 2 Score:
209

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
COMLEX Level 2:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1320120C0, 1320120C1

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Central Michigan University College of Medicine/CMU Medical Education Partners
Primary Teaching Site:
Central Michigan University College of Medicine/CMU Medical Education Partners
Contact Person:
Cindy Letzkus

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
9
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:9
PGY-2:9
PGY-3:9

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
20

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
209
Years of Graduation Cutoff
3 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
69.2%
IMG Classification
HIGH
IMG Specialty Percentile
68th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
15.4%
DO Classification
MODERATE

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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