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Corewell Health – Grand Rapids/Michigan State University Program

Neurology residency program in Grand Rapids, Michigan, sponsored by Corewell Health – Grand Rapids/Michigan State University.

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About Corewell Health – Grand Rapids/Michigan State University Program

ACGME code
1802500152
Program director
Shan Abbas
Location
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
848
Latest cycle
Interview rate
8.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
47%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Corewell Health – Grand Rapids/Michigan State University Program is a community-based university affiliated Neurology residency program in Grand Rapids, Michigan, sponsored by Corewell Health – Grand Rapids/Michigan State University. It offers 6 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Neurology program (6).

In the latest application cycle the program received 848 applications and invited about 8.8% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Neurology programs, which interview about 12.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 47% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Neurology programs. The program sponsors J-1 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed2%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed14%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed2%
Positions offered
6
Interview rate
8.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates21%
  • US DO graduates32%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs47%

Demographics

  • Women47%
  • Men53%
  • White21%
  • Asian37%
  • Black or African American5%
  • Hispanic or Latino11%
  • Other11%

Contact and location

Program director
Shan Abbas
Program coordinator
Jordan Kossuth
Coordinator phone
(616) 267-1785
Program phone
(616) 267-7900
Sponsoring institution
Corewell Health – Grand Rapids/Michigan State University

100 Michigan St NE Butterworth Hospital, A Level Suite A601 MC 188 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Open in Google Maps

Corewell Health – Grand Rapids/Michigan State University Program: frequently asked questions

Does Corewell Health – Grand Rapids/Michigan State University Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Corewell Health – Grand Rapids/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 Corewell Health – Grand Rapids/Michigan State University Program IMG-friendly?

About 47% of residents at Corewell Health – Grand Rapids/Michigan State University Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Neurology program has 20% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Corewell Health – Grand Rapids/Michigan State University Program offer?

Corewell Health – Grand Rapids/Michigan State University Program offers 6 first-year Neurology positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Corewell Health – Grand Rapids/Michigan State University Program?

Corewell Health – Grand Rapids/Michigan State University Program received 848 applications and interviewed about 8.8% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Corewell Health – Grand Rapids/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 Corewell Health – Grand Rapids/Michigan State University Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.

Do program signals help at Corewell Health – Grand Rapids/Michigan State University Program?

Applicants who sent Corewell Health – Grand Rapids/Michigan State University Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 2%.

Where is Corewell Health – Grand Rapids/Michigan State University Program located?

Corewell Health – Grand Rapids/Michigan State University Program is located at 100 Michigan St NE Butterworth Hospital, A Level Suite A601 MC 188 Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Its sponsoring institution is Corewell Health – Grand Rapids/Michigan State University.

Who is the program director of Corewell Health – Grand Rapids/Michigan State University Program?

The program director is Shan Abbas. The program coordinator, Jordan Kossuth, is the usual contact for application questions.

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