Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliated

McLaren Health Care/Flint/MSU Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Flint, Michigan, sponsored by McLaren Health Care Corporation.

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About McLaren Health Care/Flint/MSU Program

ACGME code
1402521471
Program director
Kavitha Kesari
Location
Flint, Michigan
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
12
First-year spots
Applicants
1,791
Latest cycle
Interview rate
10.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
95%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

McLaren Health Care/Flint/MSU Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Flint, Michigan, sponsored by McLaren Health Care Corporation. It offers 12 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,791 applications and invited about 10.2% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Internal Medicine interview rate of 10.1%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 95% 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
12
Interview rate
10.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates5%
  • US IMGs30%
  • Non-US IMGs65%

Demographics

  • Women49%
  • Men51%
  • White19%
  • Asian65%
  • Black or African American8%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Kavitha Kesari
Program coordinator
Juliet Schaub
Coordinator phone
(810) 342-2416
Program phone
(810) 342-3659
Sponsoring institution
McLaren Health Care Corporation

McLaren - Flint Department of Internal Medicine 401 S Ballenger Highway Flint, MI 48532-3685 Open in Google Maps

McLaren Health Care/Flint/MSU Program: frequently asked questions

Does McLaren Health Care/Flint/MSU Program sponsor visas?

McLaren Health Care/Flint/MSU 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 McLaren Health Care/Flint/MSU Program IMG-friendly?

About 95% of residents at McLaren Health Care/Flint/MSU Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does McLaren Health Care/Flint/MSU Program offer?

McLaren Health Care/Flint/MSU Program offers 12 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 12 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is McLaren Health Care/Flint/MSU Program?

McLaren Health Care/Flint/MSU Program received 1,791 applications and interviewed about 10.2% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for McLaren Health Care/Flint/MSU Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has McLaren Health Care/Flint/MSU 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 McLaren Health Care/Flint/MSU Program located?

McLaren Health Care/Flint/MSU Program is located at McLaren - Flint Department of Internal Medicine 401 S Ballenger Highway Flint, MI 48532-3685. Its sponsoring institution is McLaren Health Care Corporation.

Who is the program director of McLaren Health Care/Flint/MSU Program?

The program director is Kavitha Kesari. The program coordinator, Juliet Schaub, is the usual contact for application questions.

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