Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

University of Michigan Health - Sparrow/Michigan State University Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Lansing, Michigan, sponsored by University of Michigan Health - Sparrow.

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About University of Michigan Health - Sparrow/Michigan State University Program

ACGME code
1402521195
Program director
Shilpa Kavuturu
Location
Lansing, Michigan
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
15
First-year spots
Applicants
4,321
Latest cycle
Interview rate
4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
93%
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 Internal Medicine residency program in Lansing, Michigan, sponsored by University of Michigan Health - Sparrow. It offers 15 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 4,321 applications and invited about 4% 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 93% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, primary care and research 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
15
Interview rate
4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates5%
  • US DO graduates3%
  • US IMGs11%
  • Non-US IMGs82%

Demographics

  • Women47%
  • Men53%
  • White5%
  • Asian47%
  • Black or African American8%
  • Hispanic or Latino5%
  • Other11%

Contact and location

Program director
Shilpa Kavuturu
Program coordinator
Dalia Luera-Harris
Coordinator phone
(517) 253-6388
Program phone
(517) 353-3730
Sponsoring institution
University of Michigan Health - Sparrow

1322 E. Michigan Ave Ste300 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 93% 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 Internal Medicine program has 46.5% 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 15 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 15 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 4,321 applications and interviewed about 4% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

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 Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is University of Michigan Health - Sparrow/Michigan State University Program located?

University of Michigan Health - Sparrow/Michigan State University Program is located at 1322 E. Michigan Ave Ste300 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 Shilpa Kavuturu. The program coordinator, Dalia Luera-Harris, is the usual contact for application questions.

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