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University of Michigan Health - Sparrow/Michigan State University Program

Emergency Medicine residency program in Lansing, Michigan, sponsored by University of Michigan Health - Sparrow.

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About University of Michigan Health - Sparrow/Michigan State University Program

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
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.