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McLaren Health Care/Bay/MSU Program

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

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About 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
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.