Programs/Pediatrics/Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children's Hospital/Michigan State University Program
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PediatricsCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: MODERATE
Grand Rapids, MI(Rapids, MI Metropolitan Area Metro)
60
Positions
#155
Specialty Rank
$66,664
PGY1 Salary
14.5%
IMG %
#155
Pediatrics Ranking
29th Percentile
Top 71% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3202521116
- NRMP Code:
- 2077320C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 60
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 205
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1, F1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 57
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 15
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 7/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.50
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 163
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 15
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 24
- Female Faculty:
- 52.5%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 35%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Program offers 49 elective experiences; 40+ pediatric subspecialties; training with high fidelity pediatric simulation; training in patient safety/quality improvement; stipend for USMLE Step 3; global health experiences.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$66,664
PGY-1
$69,193
PGY-2
$71,577
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
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
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 92(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $262K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.2K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $49K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 21.3%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 10,057,921
- Median Age
- 37 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.31
- Poverty Rate
- 12.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 7.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
77°F
Winter
37°F
Sunny Days
280 days
Precipitation
51"
Humidity
62%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$3.92
Restaurant Meal
8.27
Gas (per gallon)
$3.09
Gym Membership
39
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3202521116
- NRMP Code:
- 2077320C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 60
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Jason Thomas
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- 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:
- 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:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 2077320C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Corewell Health-Grand Rapids/Michigan State University
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Corewell Health-Grand Rapids/Michigan State University
- Contact Person:
- Maggie Ritter
- Contact Email:
- maggie.ritter@corewellhealth.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 20
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:20PGY-2:20PGY-3:20
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
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, F-1
- IMG Percentage
- 14.5%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 4th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 30.6%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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