NeurologyCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

University of Michigan Health - Sparrow/Michigan State University Program

Neurology residency program in East 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
1802521149
Program director
Rajeel Imran
Location
East Lansing, Michigan
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
711
Latest cycle
Interview rate
11.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
21%
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 Neurology residency program in East Lansing, Michigan, sponsored by University of Michigan Health - Sparrow. It offers 5 first-year positions, lower than the typical Neurology program (6).

In the latest application cycle the program received 711 applications and invited about 11.7% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Neurology interview rate of 12.6%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 21% 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • 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: interviewed5%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
5
Interview rate
11.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates11%
  • US DO graduates68%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs21%

Demographics

  • Women42%
  • Men58%
  • White42%
  • Asian42%
  • Black or African American11%

Contact and location

Program director
Rajeel Imran
Program coordinator
Krista Leiter
Coordinator phone
(517) 432-9277
Sponsoring institution
University of Michigan Health - Sparrow

MSU-Clinical Center A-217 804 Service Road East Lansing, MI 48824 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 21% of residents at University of Michigan Health - Sparrow/Michigan State University Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Neurology program has 20% 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 5 first-year Neurology positions, and 5 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 711 applications and interviewed about 11.7% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.

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 Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.

Do program signals help at University of Michigan Health - Sparrow/Michigan State University Program?

Applicants who sent University of Michigan Health - Sparrow/Michigan State University Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 5%.

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

University of Michigan Health - Sparrow/Michigan State University Program is located at MSU-Clinical Center A-217 804 Service Road East Lansing, MI 48824. 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 Rajeel Imran. The program coordinator, Krista Leiter, is the usual contact for application questions.

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