Corewell Health – Grand Rapids/Michigan State University Program Transitional Year Residency
Transitional Year residency program in Grand Rapids, Michigan, sponsored by Corewell Health – Grand Rapids/Michigan State University.
See how you matchAbout 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- 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.