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University of Michigan Health - Sparrow Program

Surgery residency program in East Lansing, Michigan, sponsored by University of Michigan Health - Sparrow.

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About University of Michigan Health - Sparrow Program

ACGME code
4402521386
Program director
Hugh Lindsey
Location
East Lansing, Michigan
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
742
Latest cycle
Interview rate
12.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
12%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Michigan Health - Sparrow Program is a community-based university affiliated Surgery residency program in East Lansing, Michigan, sponsored by University of Michigan Health - Sparrow. It offers 5 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 742 applications and invited about 12.3% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 12% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 72 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
5
Interview rate
12.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates79%
  • US DO graduates8%
  • US IMGs4%
  • Non-US IMGs8%

Demographics

  • Women63%
  • Men38%
  • White83%
  • Asian8%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Hugh Lindsey
Program coordinator
Tiffany Wilson
Coordinator phone
(517) 364-5902
Program phone
(517) 364-5388
Sponsoring institution
University of Michigan Health - Sparrow

1200 East Michigan Ave, Suite 655 East Lansing, MI 48823 Open in Google Maps

University of Michigan Health - Sparrow Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Michigan Health - Sparrow Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Michigan Health - Sparrow Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is University of Michigan Health - Sparrow Program IMG-friendly?

About 12% of residents at University of Michigan Health - Sparrow 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 University of Michigan Health - Sparrow Program offer?

University of Michigan Health - Sparrow Program offers 5 first-year Surgery positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Michigan Health - Sparrow Program?

University of Michigan Health - Sparrow Program received 742 applications and interviewed about 12.3% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Michigan Health - Sparrow Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has University of Michigan Health - Sparrow 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 University of Michigan Health - Sparrow Program located?

University of Michigan Health - Sparrow Program is located at 1200 East Michigan Ave, Suite 655 East Lansing, MI 48823. Its sponsoring institution is University of Michigan Health - Sparrow.

Who is the program director of University of Michigan Health - Sparrow Program?

The program director is Hugh Lindsey. The program coordinator, Tiffany Wilson, is the usual contact for application questions.

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