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McLaren Health Care/Oakland/MSU Program

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

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About McLaren Health Care/Oakland/MSU Program

ACGME code
1202500737
Program director
Mark Schury
Location
Pontiac, Michigan
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
476
Latest cycle
Interview rate
18.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
58%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

McLaren Health Care/Oakland/MSU Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Pontiac, 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 476 applications and invited about 18.7% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Family Medicine interview rate of 21.6%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 58% 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 50 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care track.

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
18.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates8%
  • US DO graduates33%
  • US IMGs58%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women42%
  • Men58%
  • White50%
  • Asian17%
  • Black or African American8%
  • Hispanic or Latino17%
  • Other17%

Contact and location

Program director
Mark Schury
Program coordinator
Alexia Allen
Coordinator phone
(248) 338-5260
Sponsoring institution
McLaren Health Care Corporation

50 North Perry St. Pontiac, MI 48342 Open in Google Maps

McLaren Health Care/Oakland/MSU Program: frequently asked questions

Does McLaren Health Care/Oakland/MSU Program sponsor visas?

McLaren Health Care/Oakland/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/Oakland/MSU Program IMG-friendly?

About 58% of residents at McLaren Health Care/Oakland/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/Oakland/MSU Program offer?

McLaren Health Care/Oakland/MSU Program offers 4 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 1 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is McLaren Health Care/Oakland/MSU Program?

McLaren Health Care/Oakland/MSU Program received 476 applications and interviewed about 18.7% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for McLaren Health Care/Oakland/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/Oakland/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/Oakland/MSU Program located?

McLaren Health Care/Oakland/MSU Program is located at 50 North Perry St. Pontiac, MI 48342. Its sponsoring institution is McLaren Health Care Corporation.

Who is the program director of McLaren Health Care/Oakland/MSU Program?

The program director is Mark Schury. The program coordinator, Alexia Allen, is the usual contact for application questions.