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Corewell Health – Grand Rapids/Michigan State University Program

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
4402521410
Program director
Luke Durling
Location
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
7
First-year spots
Applicants
1,129
Latest cycle
IMG residents
2%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Corewell Health – Grand Rapids/Michigan State University Program is a community-based university affiliated Surgery residency program in Grand Rapids, Michigan, sponsored by Corewell Health – Grand Rapids/Michigan State University. It offers 7 first-year positions, higher than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,129 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 2% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 75 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research track.

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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
7
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates82%
  • US DO graduates16%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs2%

Demographics

  • Women59%
  • Men41%
  • White82%
  • Asian11%
  • Black or African American2%
  • Hispanic or Latino5%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native2%
  • Other2%

Contact and location

Program director
Luke Durling
Program coordinator
Karie Hilley
Coordinator phone
(616) 391-1405
Sponsoring institution
Corewell Health – Grand Rapids/Michigan State University

100 Michigan Street NE Suite A601 Mail Code 188 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?

About 2% of residents at Corewell Health – Grand Rapids/Michigan State University Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% 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 7 first-year Surgery positions, and 7 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. This page has Corewell Health – Grand Rapids/Michigan State University Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is Corewell Health – Grand Rapids/Michigan State University Program located?

Corewell Health – Grand Rapids/Michigan State University Program is located at 100 Michigan Street NE Suite A601 Mail Code 188 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 Luke Durling. The program coordinator, Karie Hilley, is the usual contact for application questions.

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