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University of Michigan Health - Sparrow/Michigan State University Program

PediatricsCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Lansing, MI(Lansing, MI Metropolitan Area Metro)
24
Positions
#129
Specialty Rank
$61,000
PGY1 Salary
68.0%
IMG %
#129
Pediatrics Ranking
41st Percentile
Top 59% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3202521114
NRMP Code:
1315320C0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
24
Interviews:
150

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
225
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
50
Max Hours on Duty:
13
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
6/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
20
Faculty Ratio:
3.30

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
82
Non-Physician Staff:
23
Part-Time Physicians:
6
Female Faculty:
34.2%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
25%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
25%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

We are a cooperative effort between the Michigan State University Colleges of Human Medicine and Osteopathic Medicine and University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. Our program combines the strengths of these institutions to provide state-of-the-art training in a blended community and academic setting, located in the capital city of Michigan adjacent to Michigan State's campus. We provide flexible individualized curriculum in a supportive close-knit environment.

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)
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$61,000
PGY-1
$63,000
PGY-2
$65,000
PGY-3
00

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
Lansing, MI
Metropolitan Area
Lansing, MI Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
East North Central
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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

Population
119K
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

Nominal Salary
$61,000
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$96,825
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3202521114
NRMP Code:
1315320C0YOG
Total Positions:
24
Interviews:
150
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Emily Anne Disbrow
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2026 - 11/1/2026
Interview Period:
10/1/2026 - 1/15/2027
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:
225
Min Step 2 Score:
225

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June, July
June Start Date:
June 13
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
2436320C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Sparrow Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
Sparrow Hospital
Contact Person:
Jodi L Gould

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
8
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:8
PGY-2:8
PGY-3:8

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
225
Years of Graduation Cutoff
5 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
68.0%
IMG Classification
HIGH
IMG Specialty Percentile
71st percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
32.0%
DO Classification
HIGH

Rankings & Reputation

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