McLaren Health Care/Bay/MSU Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in Bay City, Michigan, sponsored by McLaren Health Care Corporation.
See how you matchAbout McLaren Health Care/Bay/MSU Program
- ACGME code
- 1202500746
- Program director
- Lisa Wade
- Location
- Bay City, Michigan
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 4
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 388
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 20.6%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 54%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- None
- For residents
McLaren Health Care/Bay/MSU Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Bay City, 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 388 applications and invited about 20.6% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Family Medicine interview rate of 21.6%.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 54% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.
Residents work about 55 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, 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
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 4
- Interview rate
- 20.6%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- None
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates8%
- US DO graduates38%
- US IMGs54%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women62%
- Men38%
- White46%
- Asian38%
- Black or African American23%
- Hispanic or Latino8%
- Other8%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Lisa Wade
- Program coordinator
- Alexandra Marchel
- Coordinator phone
- (989) 894-3950
- Program phone
- (989) 430-0839
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- McLaren Health Care Corporation
1900 Columbus Ave. Bay City, MI 48708 Open in Google Maps
McLaren Health Care/Bay/MSU Program: frequently asked questions
Does McLaren Health Care/Bay/MSU Program sponsor visas?
McLaren Health Care/Bay/MSU Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.
Is McLaren Health Care/Bay/MSU Program IMG-friendly?
About 54% of residents at McLaren Health Care/Bay/MSU Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents.
How many residency positions does McLaren Health Care/Bay/MSU Program offer?
McLaren Health Care/Bay/MSU Program offers 4 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 1 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is McLaren Health Care/Bay/MSU Program?
McLaren Health Care/Bay/MSU Program received 388 applications and interviewed about 20.6% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for McLaren Health Care/Bay/MSU 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/Bay/MSU 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/Bay/MSU Program located?
McLaren Health Care/Bay/MSU Program is located at 1900 Columbus Ave. Bay City, MI 48708. Its sponsoring institution is McLaren Health Care Corporation.
Who is the program director of McLaren Health Care/Bay/MSU Program?
The program director is Lisa Wade. The program coordinator, Alexandra Marchel, is the usual contact for application questions.