Corewell Health – Grand Rapids/Michigan State University Program
SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Grand Rapids, MI(Grand Rapids, MI Metropolitan Area Metro)
43
Positions
#133
Specialty Rank
$66,664
PGY1 Salary
5.3%
IMG %
#133
Surgery Ranking
63rd Percentile
Top 37% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4402521410
- NRMP Code:
- 2077440C0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 43
- Interviews:
- 85
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 250
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1, F1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 75
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 28
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.80
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 78
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 14
- Female Faculty:
- 23.1%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The program is carefully planned to provide early operative experience with progressive responsibility in all areas of general surgery including endoscopy, surgical critical care, and care at a Level I trauma center. We offer an outstanding experience in endocrine, oncologic, and vascular surgery. In addition, residents have exceptional opportunities in the colorectal, thoracic, and pediatric surgical sub-specialties.
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)
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
4 weeks
Salary Progression
$66,664
PGY-1
$69,193
PGY-2
$71,577
PGY-3
$73,610
PGY-4
$76,670
PGY-5
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:
- 4402521410
- NRMP Code:
- 2077440C0
- Total Positions:
- 43
- Interviews:
- 85
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Mathew Chung
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/14/2025 - 12/31/2025
- Interview Period:
- 11/2/2026 - 12/30/2026
- 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:
- 240
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 250
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 2077440C0, 2077440P0
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:
- Karie Hilley
- Contact Email:
- karie.hilley@corewellhealth.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 15
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:15PGY-2:7PGY-3:7PGY-4:7PGY-5:7
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 250
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, F-1
- IMG Percentage
- 5.3%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 10th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 10.5%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
Rankings & Reputation
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