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

Obstetrics and gynecologyUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Saginaw, MI(Saginaw, MI Metropolitan Area Metro)
16
Positions
#255
Specialty Rank
$59,000
PGY1 Salary
12.5%
IMG %
#255
Obstetrics and gynecology Ranking
14th Percentile
Top 86% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2202521147
NRMP Code:
1320220C0YOG
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
16
Interviews:
66

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
205
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
3 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
65
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
6/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
20
Sick Days:
10
Faculty Ratio:
0.50

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
8
Non-Physician Staff:
2
0
Female Faculty:
87.5%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
15%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
15%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Our program is a community-based academic program with a significant patient volume from all socioeconomic backgrounds. The residency program accepts maternal and complex gyn patients from the mid-Michigan area to northern Michigan and Upper Peninsula. Our institution houses a Level 3 NICU allowing us to manage very high risk mothers. A robust gyn surgery experience includes minimally-invasive and pelvic floor/incontinence procedures. Saginaw is a small city with a reasonable cost of living.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • 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

  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Not available

0

Salary Progression

$59,000
PGY-1
$60,500
PGY-2
$62,500
PGY-3
$64,500
PGY-4
0

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:
2202521147
NRMP Code:
1320220C0YOG
Total Positions:
16
Interviews:
66
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Renee Sundstrom
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/4/2026 - 10/1/2026
Interview Period:
11/3/2026 - 2/2/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
205
Min Step 2 Score:
205

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 24

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1320220C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Covenant HealthCare Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
Covenant HealthCare Hospital
Contact Person:
Carol A Clark
Contact Email:
clark5ca@cmich.edu

Program Size by Year

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

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
205
Years of Graduation Cutoff
3 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
12.5%
IMG Classification
MODERATE
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
56.2%
DO Classification
HIGH

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