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University of Michigan Health - Sparrow/Michigan State University Program

Family Medicine residency program in Lansing, Michigan, sponsored by University of Michigan Health - Sparrow.

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About University of Michigan Health - Sparrow/Michigan State University Program

ACGME code
1202521170
Program director
Amy Odom
Location
Lansing, Michigan
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
10
First-year spots
Applicants
1,042
Latest cycle
Interview rate
11.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
43%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Michigan Health - Sparrow/Michigan State University Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Lansing, Michigan, sponsored by University of Michigan Health - Sparrow. It offers 10 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,042 applications and invited about 11.6% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 43% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 65 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care and women's health 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
10
Interview rate
11.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates30%
  • US DO graduates27%
  • US IMGs3%
  • Non-US IMGs40%

Demographics

  • Women63%
  • Men37%
  • White50%
  • Asian30%
  • Black or African American17%
  • Hispanic or Latino10%
  • Other7%

Contact and location

Program director
Amy Odom
Program coordinator
Roxanne Burnham
Coordinator phone
(157) 364-5873
Program phone
(517) 364-5776
Sponsoring institution
University of Michigan Health - Sparrow

UMH Sparrow/MSU Family Medicine Residency Program 1200 E Michigan Ave Suite 245 Lansing, MI 48912 Open in Google Maps

University of Michigan Health - Sparrow/Michigan State University Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Michigan Health - Sparrow/Michigan State University Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Michigan Health - Sparrow/Michigan State University Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is University of Michigan Health - Sparrow/Michigan State University Program IMG-friendly?

About 43% of residents at University of Michigan Health - Sparrow/Michigan State University Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does University of Michigan Health - Sparrow/Michigan State University Program offer?

University of Michigan Health - Sparrow/Michigan State University Program offers 10 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 7 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Michigan Health - Sparrow/Michigan State University Program?

University of Michigan Health - Sparrow/Michigan State University Program received 1,042 applications and interviewed about 11.6% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Michigan Health - Sparrow/Michigan State University Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has University of Michigan Health - Sparrow/Michigan State University 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 University of Michigan Health - Sparrow/Michigan State University Program located?

University of Michigan Health - Sparrow/Michigan State University Program is located at UMH Sparrow/MSU Family Medicine Residency Program 1200 E Michigan Ave Suite 245 Lansing, MI 48912. Its sponsoring institution is University of Michigan Health - Sparrow.

Who is the program director of University of Michigan Health - Sparrow/Michigan State University Program?

The program director is Amy Odom. The program coordinator, Roxanne Burnham, is the usual contact for application questions.