McLaren Health Care Corporation/McLaren Northern Michigan Program
About This Program
Located on the shores of Lake Michigan, our small, unopposed family medicine residency program provides the full breadth of clinical training with a distinct emphasis on rural community health. Because our main campus sits in a year-round vacation destination, residents encounter a wide range of pathologies. We offer a supportive, highly invested faculty environment, a unique Tribal Health Track, and customizable electives-including island medicine. Our ultimate mission is to equip and inspire g
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Todd Sheperd, MD
Mclaren Northern Michigan Rural Training
Primary Program Contact
Lindsay Rensel
McLaren Northern Michigan
Locations
Mclaren Northern Michigan Rural Training
Rural Residency Training Program
416 Connable Ave
Petoskey, MI 49770-2212
401 S Ballenger Hwy
Flint, MI 48532
One Hurley Plaza
Flint, MI 48503-5993
401 S Ballenger Hwy
Flint, MI 48532-3685
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Physician preceptor at an away rotation (e.g., program director, faculty)
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: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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
PGY-1 Position Type(s) Offered:
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Specialty Universal Dates
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
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Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.