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University of Michigan Health - Sparrow Program

Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: MODERATE
Lansing, MI(Lansing, Michigan Metropolitan Area Metro)
26
Positions
$61,000
PGY1 Salary
12.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4402521386
NRMP Code:
1315440C0
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
26
Interviews:
78

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
235
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
2 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
72
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
20
Faculty Ratio:
1.80

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
47
Non-Physician Staff:
5
0
Female Faculty:
31.9%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
7%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
3%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Our program, located in Lansing, MI-our state capital, provides a robust, clinical and operative experience with graduating residents finishing over the 80th percentile in volume, with all ACGME case minima readily met. Approximately 75% of graduating residents go on to fellowship, including pediatric, cardiothoracic, transplant, plastic, and vascular surgery, among others. A training highlight is our transplant rotation at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal 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

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$61,000
PGY-1
$63,000
PGY-2
$65,000
PGY-3
$67,000
PGY-4
$71,500
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

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

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Lansing, MI
Metropolitan Area
Lansing, Michigan Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
East North Central
Metropolitan Population
5,028,092

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
63(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$199K
Median Monthly Rent
$0.9K/mo
Median Household Income
$83K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
17.7%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
5,028,092
Median Age
38 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.27
Poverty Rate
13.0%
Unemployment Rate
7.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
68°F
Winter
28°F
Sunny Days
280 days
Precipitation
47"
Humidity
63%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.63
Restaurant Meal
9.79
Gas (per gallon)
$3.66
Gym Membership
46

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$61,000
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$96,825
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4402521386
NRMP Code:
1315440C0
Total Positions:
26
Interviews:
78
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Hugh J Lindsey
Program Website:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/24/2026 - 11/1/2026
Interview Period:
11/16/2026 - 12/14/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
225
Min Step 2 Score:
235

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 15

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1315440C0, 1315440P0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Sparrow Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
Sparrow Hospital
Contact Person:
Tiffany Wilson

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
6
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:6
PGY-2:5
PGY-3:5
PGY-4:5
PGY-5:5

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
No Smoking
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
84

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
235
Years of Graduation Cutoff
2 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
12.0%
IMG Classification
MODERATE
IMG Specialty Percentile
19th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
12.0%
DO Classification
MODERATE

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