PediatricsCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Central Michigan University College of Medicine/CMU Medical Education Partners Program

Pediatrics residency program in Saginaw, Michigan, sponsored by Central Michigan University College of Medicine/CMU Medical Education Partners.

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About Central Michigan University College of Medicine/CMU Medical Education Partners Program

ACGME code
3202500001
Program director
Roland Chu
Location
Saginaw, Michigan
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
649
Latest cycle
Interview rate
14.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
93%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Central Michigan University College of Medicine/CMU Medical Education Partners Program is a community-based university affiliated Pediatrics residency program in Saginaw, Michigan, sponsored by Central Michigan University College of Medicine/CMU Medical Education Partners. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Pediatrics program (12).

In the latest application cycle the program received 649 applications and invited about 14.5% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Pediatrics programs, which interview about 27.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 93% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Pediatrics programs. The program sponsors J-1 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
4
Interview rate
14.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates7%
  • US IMGs29%
  • Non-US IMGs64%

Demographics

  • Women57%
  • Men43%
  • White14%
  • Asian36%
  • Hispanic or Latino14%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander7%
  • Other7%

Contact and location

Program director
Roland Chu
Program coordinator
Daisy Benemann
Coordinator phone
(989) 746-7673
Program phone
(899) 746-7672
Sponsoring institution
Central Michigan University College of Medicine/CMU Medical Education Partners

1000 Houghton Avenue Saginaw, MI 48602 Open in Google Maps

Central Michigan University College of Medicine/CMU Medical Education Partners Program: frequently asked questions

Does Central Michigan University College of Medicine/CMU Medical Education Partners Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Central Michigan University College of Medicine/CMU Medical Education Partners Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Central Michigan University College of Medicine/CMU Medical Education Partners Program IMG-friendly?

About 93% of residents at Central Michigan University College of Medicine/CMU Medical Education Partners Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Pediatrics program has 20% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Central Michigan University College of Medicine/CMU Medical Education Partners Program offer?

Central Michigan University College of Medicine/CMU Medical Education Partners Program offers 4 first-year Pediatrics positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Central Michigan University College of Medicine/CMU Medical Education Partners Program?

Central Michigan University College of Medicine/CMU Medical Education Partners Program received 649 applications and interviewed about 14.5% of applicants. The typical Pediatrics program interviews about 27.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Central Michigan University College of Medicine/CMU Medical Education Partners Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Central Michigan University College of Medicine/CMU Medical Education Partners Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Pediatrics programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 244.

Where is Central Michigan University College of Medicine/CMU Medical Education Partners Program located?

Central Michigan University College of Medicine/CMU Medical Education Partners Program is located at 1000 Houghton Avenue Saginaw, MI 48602. Its sponsoring institution is Central Michigan University College of Medicine/CMU Medical Education Partners.

Who is the program director of Central Michigan University College of Medicine/CMU Medical Education Partners Program?

The program director is Roland Chu. The program coordinator, Daisy Benemann, is the usual contact for application questions.

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