Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Trinity Health Grand Rapids Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Grand Rapids, Michigan, sponsored by Trinity Health Grand Rapids.

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About Trinity Health Grand Rapids Program

ACGME code
1402500927
Program director
James Passinault
Location
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
1,952
Latest cycle
Interview rate
5.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
47%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Trinity Health Grand Rapids Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Grand Rapids, Michigan, sponsored by Trinity Health Grand Rapids. It offers 8 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,952 applications and invited about 5.1% 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 47% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 55 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist and primary care 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
8
Interview rate
5.1%
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates24%
  • US DO graduates29%
  • US IMGs14%
  • Non-US IMGs33%

Demographics

  • Women62%
  • Men38%
  • White48%
  • Asian33%
  • Black or African American10%
  • Hispanic or Latino10%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native5%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
James Passinault
Program coordinator
Janese Branski
Coordinator phone
(616) 685-4615
Program phone
(616) 685-6919
Sponsoring institution
Trinity Health Grand Rapids

260 Jefferson SE Suite 305 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Open in Google Maps

Trinity Health Grand Rapids Program: frequently asked questions

Does Trinity Health Grand Rapids Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Trinity Health Grand Rapids Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Trinity Health Grand Rapids Program IMG-friendly?

About 47% of residents at Trinity Health Grand Rapids Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Trinity Health Grand Rapids Program offer?

Trinity Health Grand Rapids Program offers 8 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Trinity Health Grand Rapids Program?

Trinity Health Grand Rapids Program received 1,952 applications and interviewed about 5.1% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Trinity Health Grand Rapids Program?

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

Trinity Health Grand Rapids Program is located at 260 Jefferson SE Suite 305 Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Its sponsoring institution is Trinity Health Grand Rapids.

Who is the program director of Trinity Health Grand Rapids Program?

The program director is James Passinault. The program coordinator, Janese Branski, is the usual contact for application questions.

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