McLaren Health Care/Bay/MSU Program
About This Program
McLaren Bay Region FM Residency offers an opportunity for residents to learn in a collaborative, team-based environment, with embedded Pharmacy and Behavioral Health support. We have an active community outreach presence and opportunities for rural care. Our program is anticipating Osteopathic Recognition, and also has strong POCUS and Wellbeing curriculums. All residents complete the Lifestyle Medicine Residency Curriculum, have access to NEJM, AMBOSS, Rosh Review, Board Vitals, and much more.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Lisa T Wade, DO
McLaren Bay Region
Primary Program Contact
Alexandra Marchel
McLaren Bay Region
Locations
401 S Ballenger Hwy
Flint, MI 48532
One Hurley Plaza
Flint, MI 48503-5993
700 Cooper St
Saginaw, MI 48602
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: 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
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Oct 30, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 17, 2025 - Jan 16, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 30, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 16, 2026 - Jan 15, 2027
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
- 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
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.