UrologyCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

University of Michigan Health - Sparrow Program

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

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About University of Michigan Health - Sparrow Program

ACGME code
4802500189
Program director
Richard Sarle
Location
Lansing, Michigan
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Applicants
158
Latest cycle
Interview rate
24.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

University of Michigan Health - Sparrow Program is a community-based university affiliated Urology residency program in Lansing, Michigan, sponsored by University of Michigan Health - Sparrow.

In the latest application cycle the program received 158 applications and invited about 24.1% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Urology interview rate of 25.1%.

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

Residents work about 65 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Interview rate
24.1%
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

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

Demographics

  • Women30%
  • Men70%
  • White70%
  • Asian20%

Contact and location

Program director
Richard Sarle
Program coordinator
Diane Sanders
Coordinator phone
(517) 364-3587
Program phone
(517) 364-5655
Sponsoring institution
University of Michigan Health - Sparrow

1215 East Michigan AVE PO Box 30480 Lansing, MI 48909-7980 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 and H-1B 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?

University of Michigan Health - Sparrow Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Urology program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How competitive is University of Michigan Health - Sparrow Program?

University of Michigan Health - Sparrow Program received 158 applications and interviewed about 24.1% of applicants. The typical Urology program interviews about 25.1%.

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 Urology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 256.

Where is University of Michigan Health - Sparrow Program located?

University of Michigan Health - Sparrow Program is located at 1215 East Michigan AVE PO Box 30480 Lansing, MI 48909-7980. 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 Richard Sarle. The program coordinator, Diane Sanders, is the usual contact for application questions.

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