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Corewell Health – Grand Rapids/Michigan State University Program

Transitional Year 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
9992500190
Program director
Sohail Qadir
Location
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
847
Latest cycle
Interview rate
8.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
22.2%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Corewell Health – Grand Rapids/Michigan State University Program is a community-based university affiliated Transitional Year residency program in Grand Rapids, Michigan, sponsored by Corewell Health – Grand Rapids/Michigan State University.

In the latest application cycle the program received 847 applications and invited about 8.4% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Transitional Year programs, which interview about 17.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 22.2% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Transitional Year programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care 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
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Interview rate
8.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates67%
  • US DO graduates11%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs22%

Contact and location

Program director
Sohail Qadir
Program coordinator
Kary Hall
Coordinator phone
(616) 391-0836
Program phone
(616) 391-3777
Sponsoring institution
Corewell Health – Grand Rapids/Michigan State University

Transitional Year Residency Program 100 Michigan St NE BW A Level Suite A601 MC 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 22.2% 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 Transitional Year program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How competitive is Corewell Health – Grand Rapids/Michigan State University Program?

Corewell Health – Grand Rapids/Michigan State University Program received 847 applications and interviewed about 8.4% of applicants. The typical Transitional Year program interviews about 17.6%.

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 and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Transitional Year programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.

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

Corewell Health – Grand Rapids/Michigan State University Program is located at Transitional Year Residency Program 100 Michigan St NE BW A Level Suite A601 MC 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 Sohail Qadir. The program coordinator, Kary Hall, is the usual contact for application questions.