MyMichigan Health (Alma) Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in Alma, Michigan, sponsored by MyMichigan Health.
See how you matchAbout MyMichigan Health (Alma) Program
- ACGME code
- 1202500734
- Program director
- Jenna Bernson
- Location
- Alma, Michigan
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 3
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 268
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 33.6%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 67%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- None
- For residents
MyMichigan Health (Alma) Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Alma, Michigan, sponsored by MyMichigan Health. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 268 applications and invited about 33.6% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 67% 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 scores of interviewed applicants
- US clinical experience required
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 3
- Interview rate
- 33.6%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- None
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates33%
- US DO graduates0%
- US IMGs42%
- Non-US IMGs25%
Demographics
- Women42%
- Men58%
- White50%
- Asian33%
- Hispanic or Latino8%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Jenna Bernson
- Program coordinator
- Lesha Colthorp
- Coordinator phone
- (989) 466-3627
- Program phone
- (906) 280-8297
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- MyMichigan Health
Michigan State University/MyMichigan Medical Center Alma Family Medicine Residency Program 300 East Warwick Drive Alma, MI 48801 Open in Google Maps
MyMichigan Health (Alma) Program: frequently asked questions
Does MyMichigan Health (Alma) Program sponsor visas?
MyMichigan Health (Alma) 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 MyMichigan Health (Alma) Program IMG-friendly?
About 67% of residents at MyMichigan Health (Alma) 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 MyMichigan Health (Alma) Program offer?
MyMichigan Health (Alma) Program offers 3 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 1 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is MyMichigan Health (Alma) Program?
MyMichigan Health (Alma) Program received 268 applications and interviewed about 33.6% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for MyMichigan Health (Alma) Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has MyMichigan Health (Alma) Program's Step 2 CK score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.
Where is MyMichigan Health (Alma) Program located?
MyMichigan Health (Alma) Program is located at Michigan State University/MyMichigan Medical Center Alma Family Medicine Residency Program 300 East Warwick Drive Alma, MI 48801. Its sponsoring institution is MyMichigan Health.
Who is the program director of MyMichigan Health (Alma) Program?
The program director is Jenna Bernson. The program coordinator, Lesha Colthorp, is the usual contact for application questions.