University of Michigan Health - Sparrow/Michigan State University Program Neurology Residency
Neurology residency program in East Lansing, Michigan, sponsored by University of Michigan Health - Sparrow.
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- ACGME code
- 1802521149
- Program director
- Rajeel Imran
- Location
- East Lansing, Michigan
- Data updated
- October 11, 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
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- 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.
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.