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Munson Medical Center Program

Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: MODERATE
Traverse City, MI(Traverse City, Michigan Metropolitan Area Metro)
18
Positions
$62,215
PGY1 Salary
22.2%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1202521602
NRMP Code:
1349120C0
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
18
Interviews:
89

Contact Information

Joseph W Rawlin
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
2 years
Visa Sponsorship:
-

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
14
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
6/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
20
Faculty Ratio:
0.40

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
8
Non-Physician Staff:
3
0
Female Faculty:
50%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
15%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
36%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

We are a Clinic First Pilot program. We offer resident development weeks once per quarter allowing in-depth instruction in behavioral medicine, community medicine, evidence-based medicine, risk management, etc. This is additional to weekly didactics. We offer seven elective rotations during your time with us (PGY1 - 1, PGY2 - 3, and PGY3 - 3) for focusing your training in the direction you want to explore including offering one elective to Chogoria, Kenya and another to Bristol Bay, Alaska.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Moving allowance
  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

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
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$62,215
PGY-1
$64,013
PGY-2
$66,447
PGY-3
00

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance: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
Traverse City, MI
Metropolitan Area
Traverse City, Michigan Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
East North Central
Metropolitan Population
5,028,092

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
91(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$199K
Median Monthly Rent
$0.9K/mo
Median Household Income
$64K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
17.4%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
5,028,092
Median Age
26 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.58
Poverty Rate
26.0%
Unemployment Rate
7.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
76°F
Winter
36°F
Sunny Days
280 days
Precipitation
38"
Humidity
51%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$3.96
Restaurant Meal
8.36
Gas (per gallon)
$3.12
Gym Membership
39

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$62,215
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$68,368
Value Rating
Good
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1202521602
NRMP Code:
1349120C0
Total Positions:
18
Interviews:
89
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Joseph W Rawlin
Program Website:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
10/1/2026 - 11/30/2026
Interview Period:
10/8/2026 - 12/11/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June
June Start Date:
June 17

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1349120C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Munson Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
Munson Medical Center
Contact Person:
Stephanie Johnston
Contact Email:
sjohnston6@mhc.net

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:
20

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
2 years
Visa Sponsorship
-
IMG Percentage
22.2%
IMG Classification
MODERATE
IMG Specialty Percentile
16th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
50.0%
DO Classification
HIGH

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