University of Michigan Health - Sparrow/Michigan State University Program
NeurologyCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: MODERATE
East Lansing, MI(Lansing, MI Metropolitan Area Metro)
20
Positions
$61,000
PGY1 Salary
10.5%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1802521149
- NRMP Code:
- 1315180C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 20
- Interviews:
- 50
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 8/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 21
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 3
- Female Faculty:
- 38.9%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The Sparrow Hospital/MSU Neurology Residency Program provides its residents with a vibrant and focused neurology training program. Our residency is a broadly based training program, combining the best of an outstanding Capital City community sized hospital with all the academic and social advantages found within a Big-Ten University environment. This unique combination provides residents with exposure to challenging clinical cases, research, private practice, and academic neurology.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- 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
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Available, Not 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):Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
- 10,057,921
- 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:
- 1802521149
- NRMP Code:
- 1315180C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 20
- Interviews:
- 50
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Jayne Ward
- Email:
- jward@msu.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/15/2026 - 11/15/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 12/31/2026
- 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:
- 194
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1315180C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Sparrow Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Sparrow Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Krista Leiter
- Contact Email:
- leiter@msu.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 5
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:5PGY-2:5PGY-3:5PGY-4:5
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 120
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 84
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 10.5%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 5th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 78.9%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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