University of Michigan Health - Sparrow/Michigan State University Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in Lansing, Michigan, sponsored by University of Michigan Health - Sparrow.
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- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- 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.