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
- 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
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
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
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:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
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
- Contact Email:
- Tiffany.Wilson@UMHSparrow.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 6
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:6PGY-2:5PGY-3:5PGY-4:5PGY-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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