SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliated

McLaren Health Care/Greater Lansing/MSU Program

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
4402500421
Program director
Mark Jones
Location
Lansing, Michigan
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
606
Latest cycle
Interview rate
7.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
7%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

McLaren Health Care/Greater Lansing/MSU Program is a community-based university affiliated Surgery residency program in Lansing, Michigan, sponsored by McLaren Health Care Corporation. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 606 applications and invited about 7.3% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 7% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 80 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
3
Interview rate
7.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates13%
  • US DO graduates80%
  • US IMGs7%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women40%
  • Men60%
  • White73%
  • Asian7%
  • Hispanic or Latino20%
  • Other7%

Contact and location

Program director
Mark Jones
Program coordinator
Lana Mitchell
Coordinator phone
(517) 975-7879
Sponsoring institution
McLaren Health Care Corporation

2900 Collins Rd. 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?

About 7% of residents at McLaren Health Care/Greater Lansing/MSU Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents.

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

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

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

McLaren Health Care/Greater Lansing/MSU Program received 606 applications and interviewed about 7.3% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

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 Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

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

McLaren Health Care/Greater Lansing/MSU Program is located at 2900 Collins Rd. 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 Mark Jones. The program coordinator, Lana Mitchell, is the usual contact for application questions.

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