Michigan State University Program
PsychiatryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
East Lansing, MI(Lansing, MI Metropolitan Area Metro)
28
Positions
#143
Specialty Rank
$61,000
PGY1 Salary
3.7%
IMG %
#143
Psychiatry Ranking
55th Percentile
Top 45% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4002521101
- NRMP Code:
- 2436400C0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 28
- Interviews:
- 90
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.40
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 13
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 50%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 15%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 15%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
A 30 plus-year tradition of training residents in a community-based, flexible, family friendly setting based at a major research intensive, Big 10 university including opportunities to serve in the MiDOCS program for rural medicine training. Four-year program resulting in Board eligibility for MD and DO psychiatry Board certification. The program is committed to recruiting individuals that match our community population.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Part-time/shared schedule positions
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
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
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
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:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
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
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:
- 4002521101
- NRMP Code:
- 2436400C0
- Total Positions:
- 28
- Interviews:
- 90
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Emily Ruth Schnurr
- Email:
- psych.residency@msu.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/25/2025 - 11/28/2025
- Interview Period:
- 9/26/2025 - 12/29/2025
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July, Negotiable
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 2436400C0, 2436400R0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
- Contact Person:
- Jordan Sturgill
- Contact Email:
- psych.residency@msu.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 7
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:7PGY-2:7PGY-3:7PGY-4:7
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 3.7%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 2nd percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 66.7%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
Rankings & Reputation
Program Rankings
This section is currently being developed with comprehensive ranking data and analysis.
Resources & Tools
Advanced Matching Tools
Maximize your match potential with our AI-powered analysis tools