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

PediatricsCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Saginaw, MI(Saginaw, MI Metropolitan Area Metro)
13
Positions
#210
Specialty Rank
$59,000
PGY1 Salary
87.5%
IMG %
#210
Pediatrics Ranking
3rd Percentile
Top 97% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3202500001
NRMP Code:
1320320C0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
13
Interviews:
64

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
209
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
3 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
50
Max Hours on Duty:
14
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
11
Sick Days:
9
Faculty Ratio:
0.60

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
8
Non-Physician Staff:
4
Part-Time Physicians:
1
Female Faculty:
57.1%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
40%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
10%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

The Central Michigan University (CMU) College of Medicine Pediatric Residency program is founded upon the strong training history of the region. Our pediatric faculty is composed of core and non-core faculty in the clinic and hospital settings. Pediatric residents will develop a strong foundation with skills to manage a robust medical home focusing on nutrition, well-being, mental health, coordination of care, and preventive care.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • Free parking
  • 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
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Not available

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Salary Progression

$59,000
PGY-1
$60,500
PGY-2
$62,500
PGY-3
00

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:
3202500001
NRMP Code:
1320320C0YOG
Total Positions:
13
Interviews:
64
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Roland Leeshing Chu
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/21/2026 - 10/30/2026
Interview Period:
10/22/2026 - 1/21/2027
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
Min Step 2 Score:
209

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:
1320320C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Covenant HealthCare Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
Covenant HealthCare Hospital
Contact Person:
Delaney R Trombley

Program Size by Year

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

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
77

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
209
Years of Graduation Cutoff
3 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
87.5%
IMG Classification
HIGH

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
12.5%
DO Classification
MODERATE

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