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MyMichigan Health (Alma) Program

Family Medicine residency program in Alma, Michigan, sponsored by MyMichigan Health.

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About 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
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.