University of Michigan Health - Sparrow/Michigan State University Program
About This Program
University of Michigan Health Sparrow Michigan State University Emergency Medicine Program has many great attributes. Residents rotate on a regular basis both at a Level 1 trauma center (Sparrow) and a community-based center (McLaren). Residents are able to do 2 blocks of rural emergency medicine. Residents are scheduled longitudinally for pediatric emergency medicine. Sparrow is a STEMI center, a comprehensive stroke center, and has a full-service SANE program.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Kristen Owen, DO
Sparrow Hosp
Primary Program Contact
JC Sbraccia, AAS-EM, BS-H
Sparrow Hosp
Locations
Sparrow Hosp
Emergency Med Pgm
1215 E Michigan Ave
Lansing, MI 48912
1215 E Michigan Ave
Lansing, MI 48909-7980
401 W Greenlawn Ave
Lansing, MI 48910-2819
406 E Elm St
Carson City, MI 48811
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- ERAS®
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 5 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Clinical experience in the US or outside the US
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Jan 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 22, 2025 - Dec 17, 2025
2027 - 2028
Interview Period Starts
Oct 21, 2026 - Dec 16, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
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- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
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Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15-20 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.