Orthopaedic SurgeryCommunity-based

McLaren Health Care/Oakland/MSU Program

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

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About McLaren Health Care/Oakland/MSU Program

ACGME code
2602500220
Program director
Shivajee Nallamothu
Location
Pontiac, Michigan
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
281
Latest cycle
Interview rate
8.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

McLaren Health Care/Oakland/MSU Program is a community-based Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Pontiac, Michigan, sponsored by McLaren Health Care Corporation. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Orthopaedic Surgery program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 281 applications and invited about 8.9% 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 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 scores of interviewed applicants
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
3
Interview rate
8.9%
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

  • Women27%
  • Men73%
  • White80%
  • Asian20%
  • Other7%

Contact and location

Program director
Shivajee Nallamothu
Program coordinator
Allyson Blaschka
Coordinator phone
(248) 338-5404
Program phone
(248) 620-2325
Sponsoring institution
McLaren Health Care Corporation

50 North Perry Street Pontiac, MI 48342 Open in Google Maps

McLaren Health Care/Oakland/MSU Program: frequently asked questions

Does McLaren Health Care/Oakland/MSU Program sponsor visas?

McLaren Health Care/Oakland/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/Oakland/MSU Program IMG-friendly?

McLaren Health Care/Oakland/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/Oakland/MSU Program offer?

McLaren Health Care/Oakland/MSU Program offers 3 first-year Orthopaedic Surgery positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is McLaren Health Care/Oakland/MSU Program?

McLaren Health Care/Oakland/MSU Program received 281 applications and interviewed about 8.9% of applicants. The typical Orthopaedic Surgery program interviews about 16.2%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for McLaren Health Care/Oakland/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/Oakland/MSU Program's Step 2 CK score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Orthopaedic Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 258.

Where is McLaren Health Care/Oakland/MSU Program located?

McLaren Health Care/Oakland/MSU Program is located at 50 North Perry Street Pontiac, MI 48342. Its sponsoring institution is McLaren Health Care Corporation.

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

The program director is Shivajee Nallamothu. The program coordinator, Allyson Blaschka, is the usual contact for application questions.