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McLaren Health Care Corporation/McLaren Northern Michigan Program

Family Medicine residency program in Petoskey, Michigan, sponsored by McLaren Health Care Corporation.

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About McLaren Health Care Corporation/McLaren Northern Michigan Program

ACGME code
1202500001
Program director
Todd Sheperd
Location
Petoskey, Michigan
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
529
Latest cycle
Interview rate
11.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
55.6%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

McLaren Health Care Corporation/McLaren Northern Michigan Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Petoskey, Michigan, sponsored by McLaren Health Care Corporation. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 529 applications and invited about 11.3% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 55.6% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family 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
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
4
Interview rate
11.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates22%
  • US DO graduates22%
  • US IMGs44%
  • Non-US IMGs11%

Contact and location

Program director
Todd Sheperd
Program coordinator
Juliet Schaub
Coordinator phone
(810) 342-2416
Program phone
(231) 487-7988
Sponsoring institution
McLaren Health Care Corporation

416 Connable Ave Petoskey, MI 49770 Open in Google Maps

McLaren Health Care Corporation/McLaren Northern Michigan Program: frequently asked questions

Does McLaren Health Care Corporation/McLaren Northern Michigan Program sponsor visas?

Yes. McLaren Health Care Corporation/McLaren Northern Michigan Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is McLaren Health Care Corporation/McLaren Northern Michigan Program IMG-friendly?

About 55.6% of residents at McLaren Health Care Corporation/McLaren Northern Michigan Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does McLaren Health Care Corporation/McLaren Northern Michigan Program offer?

McLaren Health Care Corporation/McLaren Northern Michigan Program offers 4 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is McLaren Health Care Corporation/McLaren Northern Michigan Program?

McLaren Health Care Corporation/McLaren Northern Michigan Program received 529 applications and interviewed about 11.3% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for McLaren Health Care Corporation/McLaren Northern Michigan Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has McLaren Health Care Corporation/McLaren Northern Michigan Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.

Where is McLaren Health Care Corporation/McLaren Northern Michigan Program located?

McLaren Health Care Corporation/McLaren Northern Michigan Program is located at 416 Connable Ave Petoskey, MI 49770. Its sponsoring institution is McLaren Health Care Corporation.

Who is the program director of McLaren Health Care Corporation/McLaren Northern Michigan Program?

The program director is Todd Sheperd. The program coordinator, Juliet Schaub, is the usual contact for application questions.