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Trinity Health Grand Rapids Program

Transitional Year residency program in Grand Rapids, Michigan, sponsored by Trinity Health Grand Rapids.

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About Trinity Health Grand Rapids Program

ACGME code
9992500262
Program director
Richard Sadowski
Location
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
589
Latest cycle
Interview rate
12.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Trinity Health Grand Rapids Program is a community-based university affiliated Transitional Year residency program in Grand Rapids, Michigan, sponsored by Trinity Health Grand Rapids.

In the latest application cycle the program received 589 applications and invited about 12.6% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Transitional Year programs, which interview about 17.6% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Transitional Year program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 40 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 scores of interviewed applicants
  • Application deadline
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Interview rate
12.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Contact and location

Program director
Richard Sadowski
Program coordinator
Blanca Awrey
Coordinator phone
(616) 685-6867
Sponsoring institution
Trinity Health Grand Rapids

200 Jefferson SE Jefferson Building Suite 305 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Open in Google Maps

Trinity Health Grand Rapids Program: frequently asked questions

Does Trinity Health Grand Rapids Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Trinity Health Grand Rapids Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Trinity Health Grand Rapids Program IMG-friendly?

Trinity Health Grand Rapids Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Transitional Year program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How competitive is Trinity Health Grand Rapids Program?

Trinity Health Grand Rapids Program received 589 applications and interviewed about 12.6% of applicants. The typical Transitional Year program interviews about 17.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Trinity Health Grand Rapids Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Trinity Health Grand Rapids Program's Step 2 CK score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Transitional Year programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.

Where is Trinity Health Grand Rapids Program located?

Trinity Health Grand Rapids Program is located at 200 Jefferson SE Jefferson Building Suite 305 Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Its sponsoring institution is Trinity Health Grand Rapids.

Who is the program director of Trinity Health Grand Rapids Program?

The program director is Richard Sadowski. The program coordinator, Blanca Awrey, is the usual contact for application questions.