University of Michigan Health - Sparrow/Michigan State University Program
About This Program
Program Length
4 Years
First Year Positions
4 Positions
Application Deadline
Sep 24, 2025
Avg Work Hours
65 Hours/Week
Program Setting
Community/University
Application Service
Residency CAS
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Abigail M Ramseyer, DO
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow
Primary Program Contact
Lisa Rucker
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow
Survey Received: 7/16/2025
Program ID: 2202531143
Locations
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow
UMH-S MFM Ste 345
1200 E Michigan Ave Ste 520
Lansing, MI 48912-1899
1215 E Michigan Ave
Lansing, MI 48909-7980
Application Information
Applicant Interview Format
Virtual
Interviews Conducted Last Year
60 Interviews
Interviews/First Year Positions
15:1
Participates In
Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Code: 1315220C0
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- ERAS®
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
Must Have Passed Step 1
Yes
Must Have Passed Step 2
Yes
IMG Applicants
Must Have Passed Step 1
Yes
Must Have Passed Step 2
Yes
DO Applicants
Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 1
Yes
Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 2
Yes
Must Have Passed Step 1
Yes
Must Have Passed Step 2
Yes
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Minimum
3 Letters
Maximum
4 Letters
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Requires Previous GME
No
Offers Preliminary Positions
No
Required Specialty-Specific Away Rotations
No
Required Supplemental Information
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty/Resident Ratio
0.8:1
Program Faculty
26
Female Faculty
100%
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
Program Start Dates
July 1
Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)
65 Hours
Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)
24 Hours
Avg Number of 24 Hour Off Duty Periods Per Week (During First Year)
1.00
Program Allows Moonlighting (Beyond PGY-1)
No
Night Float System
Yes
Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year
Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)
Year 1 - S
0
Year 2 - Other for 0 week(s)
0
Year 3 - Other for 0 week(s)
0
Year 4 - Other for 0 week(s)
--
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.
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Yes
H-1B visa
No
F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)
No
Program Size
16
Current Residents
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
SEP24
Application Due
Sep 24, 2025
NOV4
Interview Period Starts
Nov 4, 2025 - Jan 6, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Structured Didactic Activities
5
Hospital Outpatient
10%
Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care
0%
Employment Policies & Benefits
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Benefits
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Yes
Debt management/financial counseling
Yes
Resident/fellow retreats
Yes
Off-campus electives
Yes
Research rotation
Optional
Integrative medicine curriculum
No
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
No
Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
No
Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
No
Economics of health care systems curriculum
No
Academic support for USMLE Step 3 and/or COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation
No
International experience/global health
No
Hospice/home care experience
No
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
No
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Yes
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Yes
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Yes
Patient surveys
Yes
Portfolio system
Yes
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
No
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
$60K-$65K
PGY-1 through PGY-4
PGY-1
$60,221
PGY-2
$61,425
PGY-3
$62,629
PGY-4
$65,037
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.
Maximum # of paid days
NGO
Maximum # of unpaid days
NGO
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.