Michigan State University Program
About This Program
Our program is an unopposed three-year program, which means there are no other residents to compete against for clinical hands-on experience. We are focused on rural, community-based hospital and clinical practice. We are a unique program, as our health system is affiliated with the University of Michigan, our residency program is sponsored by Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine. Our programs offers Point of Care Ultrasound Track and Longitudinal Lifestyle Medicine Curriculum.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Characteristics
Contact Information
Program Director
Jenna Bernson, MD
MyMichigan Med Ctr Alma
Primary Program Contact
Lesha Colthorp
MyMichigan Med Ctr Alma
Locations
MyMichigan Med Ctr Alma
Family Medicine Pgm
300 E Warwick Dr
Alma, MI 48801
1200 E Michigan Ave
Lansing, MI 48912-1316
1215 E Michigan Ave
Lansing, MI 48909-7980
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- 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
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 3 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
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
Dec 10, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 1, 2025 - Dec 22, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 21, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 1, 2026 - Dec 21, 2026
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
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Characteristics
Experience The Program