Orthopaedic SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliated

McLaren Health Care/Greater Lansing/MSU Program

Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Lansing, Michigan, sponsored by McLaren Health Care Corporation.

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About McLaren Health Care/Greater Lansing/MSU Program

ACGME code
2602500221
Program director
Meredith Heisey
Location
Lansing, Michigan
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
302
Latest cycle
Interview rate
9.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

McLaren Health Care/Greater Lansing/MSU Program is a community-based university affiliated Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Lansing, Michigan, sponsored by McLaren Health Care Corporation. It offers 4 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Orthopaedic Surgery program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 302 applications and invited about 9.9% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Orthopaedic Surgery programs, which interview about 16.2% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 50 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
4
Interview rate
9.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

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

Demographics

  • Women21%
  • Men79%
  • White84%
  • Asian5%
  • Hispanic or Latino11%

Contact and location

Program director
Meredith Heisey
Program coordinator
Diane Gamez
Coordinator phone
(517) 975-7877
Sponsoring institution
McLaren Health Care Corporation

Medical Education Department 2900 Collins Road Lansing, MI 48910 Open in Google Maps

McLaren Health Care/Greater Lansing/MSU Program: frequently asked questions

Does McLaren Health Care/Greater Lansing/MSU Program sponsor visas?

McLaren Health Care/Greater Lansing/MSU Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is McLaren Health Care/Greater Lansing/MSU Program IMG-friendly?

McLaren Health Care/Greater Lansing/MSU Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does McLaren Health Care/Greater Lansing/MSU Program offer?

McLaren Health Care/Greater Lansing/MSU Program offers 4 first-year Orthopaedic Surgery positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is McLaren Health Care/Greater Lansing/MSU Program?

McLaren Health Care/Greater Lansing/MSU Program received 302 applications and interviewed about 9.9% of applicants. The typical Orthopaedic Surgery program interviews about 16.2%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for McLaren Health Care/Greater Lansing/MSU Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has McLaren Health Care/Greater Lansing/MSU Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Orthopaedic Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 258.

Where is McLaren Health Care/Greater Lansing/MSU Program located?

McLaren Health Care/Greater Lansing/MSU Program is located at Medical Education Department 2900 Collins Road Lansing, MI 48910. Its sponsoring institution is McLaren Health Care Corporation.

Who is the program director of McLaren Health Care/Greater Lansing/MSU Program?

The program director is Meredith Heisey. The program coordinator, Diane Gamez, is the usual contact for application questions.