Orthopaedic SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Corewell Health – Grand Rapids/Michigan State University Program

Orthopaedic Surgery 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
2602521195
Program director
Karl Roberts
Location
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
357
Latest cycle
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Corewell Health – Grand Rapids/Michigan State University Program is a community-based university affiliated Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Grand Rapids, Michigan, sponsored by Corewell Health – Grand Rapids/Michigan State University. It offers 5 first-year positions, higher than the typical Orthopaedic Surgery program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 357 applications.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

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.

  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
5
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women16%
  • Men84%
  • White84%
  • Asian8%
  • Black or African American4%
  • Hispanic or Latino4%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Karl Roberts
Program coordinator
Becky Hoebeke
Coordinator phone
(616) 391-1715
Sponsoring institution
Corewell Health – Grand Rapids/Michigan State University

100 Michigan St. NE MC188 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?

Corewell Health – Grand Rapids/Michigan State University Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0% 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 5 first-year Orthopaedic Surgery positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

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. Corewell Health – Grand Rapids/Michigan State University Program does not publish a Step 2 CK minimum, so compare your score with the specialty overall. Across Orthopaedic Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 258.

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 MC188 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 Karl Roberts. The program coordinator, Becky Hoebeke, is the usual contact for application questions.