University of Michigan Program

Ann Arbor, MILast Updated: 2/19/2026

About This Program

Adaptive curriculum to suit the needs of our current learners. Medium-sized unit with robust clinical exposure. Fellow-run unit with in-house faculty oversight. Clinical experience based on graduated autonomy. CICU exposure in one of the busiest congenital heart programs in the world. Advanced airway experience in our 3-D airway splint program. One of a few renovascular hypertension programs. Top scientific funding in the state. Robust research mentorship within and across divisions.

Program Length

3 Years

First Year Positions

3 Positions

Application Deadline

Sep 1, 2025

Avg Work Hours

65 Hours/Week

Program Setting

University

Application Service

ERAS

Program Statistics

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Compensation

$87k-$105k

20 Vacation Days
8 Sick Days

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Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Kristen Smith, MD, MS
Univ of Michigan

[email protected]
(734) 936-9704

Primary Program Contact

Pam Borton
Univ of Michigan

[email protected]
(734) 936-9704
Program Website

Survey Received: 6/11/2025

Program ID: 3232521008

Locations

Univ of Michigan
F6790 UH South/5243
1500 E Medical Center Dr
Ann Arbor, MI 48109

Sponsor Location

PRIMARY TEACHING SITE

University of Michigan

2600 Green Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48109

Application Information

Applicant Interview Format

Virtual

Interviews Conducted Last Year

35 Interviews

Interviews/First Year Positions

11.7:1

Program Participation

Participates In

Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP

Code: 1293323F0

ERAS®

Yes

Doesn't Participate In

Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
San Francisco Match
Military Match
Urology Match

Medical Exam Licensing Requirements for Interview Consideration

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

Recommendation Letter Requirements

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

Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)

Additional Eligibility Information

Requires Previous GME

Yes

Number of previous GME years required

3 year(s)

Offers Preliminary Positions

Required Specialty-Specific Away Rotations

Required Supplemental Information

Osteopathic Recognition

Medical School Graduation Timeline

Data not provided by program

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

1.7:1

Program Faculty

Female Faculty

46.7%

Faculty Distribution

Physicians (15)

Non-Physicians (1)

Work Environment

Work Schedule

Program Start Dates

July 7

Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)

65 Hours

Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)

28 Hours

Avg Number of 24 Hour Off Duty Periods Per Week (During First Year)

2.00

Program Allows Moonlighting (Beyond PGY-1)

Yes

Night Float System

Yes

Call Schedule

Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year

Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)

Year 1 - N/A

Year 2 - N/A

Year 3 - N/A

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

F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)

Program Size

Current Residents

PGY-1s3

PGY-2s3

PGY-3s3

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

SEP1

Application Due

Sep 1, 2025

AUG1

Interview Period Starts

Aug 1, 2025 - Nov 14, 2025

2027 - 2028

SEP1

Application Due

Sep 1, 2026

AUG3

Interview Period Starts

Aug 3, 2026 - Nov 13, 2026

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Structured Didactic Activities

Hospital Outpatient

N/A

Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care

N/A

Employment Policies & Benefits

On-call meal allowance

Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Benefits

Offered

Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)

Yes

Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork

Yes

Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum

Yes

Economics of health care systems curriculum

Yes

Debt management/financial counseling

Yes

International experience/global health

Yes

Resident/fellow retreats

Yes

Off-campus electives

Yes

Hospice/home care experience

Yes

MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Yes

Research rotation

Required (108 wks)

Not Offered

Integrative medicine curriculum

Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language

Academic support for USMLE Step 3 and/or COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation

Tracks & Educational Features

Offered

Another track

Yes

Not Offered

Primary care track

Hospitalist track

Research track/non-accredited fellowship track

Rural track

Women's health track

Academic or clinician educator track

Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length

Evaluations

Program Evaluations

Aggregate resident Milestone achievements

Yes

Graduates’ board certification pass rates

Yes

Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)

Resident Evaluations

Patient surveys

Yes

Portfolio system

Yes

Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)

Medical Insurance Coverage

Institution & Resident Share Cost

Major medical for residents
Major medical for dependents
Major medical for domestic partners
Outpatient mental health
Inpatient mental health
Group life insurance
Dental insurance

Fully Paid by Institution

Disability insurance
Disability insurance for HIV

Salary Compensation

$87k-$105k

PGY-4 through PGY-9

PGY-4

$86,670

PGY-5

$90,137

PGY-6

$93,742

PGY-7

$97,492

PGY-8

$101,392

PGY-9

$105,447

Salary paid by a non-profit institution.

Vacation & Sick Days

Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 8 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.

Vacation Days20

Sick Days8

Family & Medical Leave Policy

Maximum # of paid days

42 days

Maximum # of unpaid days

42 days

For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.

Quality of Life Information*

Ann Arbor, MI

Purchasing Power Index

Safety Index

Health Care Index

Climate Index

Cost of Living Index

Property Price to Income Ratio

Traffic Commute Time Index

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Estimated Monthly Costs

Estimated cost does not include rent.

Family of 4

Single Person

*Source: Numbeo

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