Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliated

Corewell Health Lakeland Program

Internal Medicine residency program in St. Joseph, Michigan, sponsored by Corewell Health Lakeland.

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About Corewell Health Lakeland Program

ACGME code
1402500914
Program director
Samantha LaBay
Location
St. Joseph, Michigan
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
9
First-year spots
Applicants
1,005
Latest cycle
Interview rate
18.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
4%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Corewell Health Lakeland Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in St. Joseph, Michigan, sponsored by Corewell Health Lakeland. It offers 9 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,005 applications and invited about 18.4% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 4% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 60 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
9
Interview rate
18.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates27%
  • US DO graduates69%
  • US IMGs4%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women27%
  • Men73%
  • White54%
  • Asian42%
  • Hispanic or Latino4%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Samantha LaBay
Program coordinator
Kimberly Wright
Coordinator phone
(269) 985-4657
Program phone
(269) 982-4901
Sponsoring institution
Corewell Health Lakeland

1234 Napier Ave. St. Joseph, MI 49085 Open in Google Maps

Corewell Health Lakeland Program: frequently asked questions

Does Corewell Health Lakeland Program sponsor visas?

Corewell Health Lakeland 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 Corewell Health Lakeland Program IMG-friendly?

About 4% of residents at Corewell Health Lakeland Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Corewell Health Lakeland Program offer?

Corewell Health Lakeland Program offers 9 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 9 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Corewell Health Lakeland Program?

Corewell Health Lakeland Program received 1,005 applications and interviewed about 18.4% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Corewell Health Lakeland Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Corewell Health Lakeland Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is Corewell Health Lakeland Program located?

Corewell Health Lakeland Program is located at 1234 Napier Ave. St. Joseph, MI 49085. Its sponsoring institution is Corewell Health Lakeland.

Who is the program director of Corewell Health Lakeland Program?

The program director is Samantha LaBay. The program coordinator, Kimberly Wright, is the usual contact for application questions.

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