University of Michigan Health - Sparrow/Michigan State University Program Emergency Medicine Residency
Emergency Medicine residency program in Lansing, Michigan, sponsored by University of Michigan Health - Sparrow.
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- ACGME code
- 1102512027
- Program director
- Kristen Owen
- Location
- Lansing, Michigan
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 10
- First-year spots
- IMG residents
- 37%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
University of Michigan Health - Sparrow/Michigan State University Program is a community-based university affiliated Emergency Medicine residency program in Lansing, Michigan, sponsored by University of Michigan Health - Sparrow. It offers 10 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Emergency Medicine program (11).
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 37% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Emergency Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care and rural tracks.
Requirements and screening
USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.
- Step 2 CK minimum score
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 10
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 1
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates11%
- US DO graduates52%
- US IMGs30%
- Non-US IMGs7%
Demographics
- Women41%
- Men59%
- White74%
- Asian15%
- Hispanic or Latino15%
- Other4%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Kristen Owen
- Program coordinator
- Diane Sanders
- Coordinator phone
- (517) 364-3587
- Program phone
- (517) 364-2974
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- University of Michigan Health - Sparrow
P.O. Box 30480 Lansing, MI 48909 Open in Google Maps
University of Michigan Health - Sparrow/Michigan State University Program: frequently asked questions
Does University of Michigan Health - Sparrow/Michigan State University Program sponsor visas?
Yes. University of Michigan Health - Sparrow/Michigan State University Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
Is University of Michigan Health - Sparrow/Michigan State University Program IMG-friendly?
About 37% of residents at University of Michigan Health - Sparrow/Michigan State University Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Emergency Medicine program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.
How many residency positions does University of Michigan Health - Sparrow/Michigan State University Program offer?
University of Michigan Health - Sparrow/Michigan State University Program offers 10 first-year Emergency Medicine positions, and 10 were filled in the latest Match.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Michigan Health - Sparrow/Michigan State University Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has University of Michigan Health - Sparrow/Michigan State University Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it.
Where is University of Michigan Health - Sparrow/Michigan State University Program located?
University of Michigan Health - Sparrow/Michigan State University Program is located at P.O. Box 30480 Lansing, MI 48909. Its sponsoring institution is University of Michigan Health - Sparrow.
Who is the program director of University of Michigan Health - Sparrow/Michigan State University Program?
The program director is Kristen Owen. The program coordinator, Diane Sanders, is the usual contact for application questions.