Internal MedicineCommunity-based

McLaren Health Care/Oakland/MSU Program

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

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About McLaren Health Care/Oakland/MSU Program

ACGME code
1402500917
Program director
M. Hatahet
Location
Pontiac, Michigan
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
1,396
Latest cycle
Interview rate
7.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
96%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

McLaren Health Care/Oakland/MSU Program is a community-based Internal Medicine residency program in Pontiac, Michigan, sponsored by McLaren Health Care Corporation. It offers 8 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,396 applications and invited about 7.2% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 96% 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.

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

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
8
Interview rate
7.2%
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates5%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs10%
  • Non-US IMGs86%

Demographics

  • Women52%
  • Men48%
  • White14%
  • Asian14%
  • Hispanic or Latino5%

Contact and location

Program director
M. Hatahet
Program coordinator
Michael James
Coordinator phone
(248) 338-5408
Program phone
(248) 338-5258
Sponsoring institution
McLaren Health Care Corporation

Internal Medicine Residency 50 N. Perry Street Pontiac, MI 48342 Open in Google Maps

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

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

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

About 96% of residents at McLaren Health Care/Oakland/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/Oakland/MSU Program offer?

McLaren Health Care/Oakland/MSU Program offers 8 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

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

McLaren Health Care/Oakland/MSU Program received 1,396 applications and interviewed about 7.2% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

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

McLaren Health Care/Oakland/MSU Program is located at Internal Medicine Residency 50 N. Perry Street Pontiac, MI 48342. Its sponsoring institution is McLaren Health Care Corporation.

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

The program director is M. Hatahet. The program coordinator, Michael James, is the usual contact for application questions.

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