University of Michigan Health-West Program
Wyoming, MILast Updated: 2/19/2026
About This Program
Program Length
5 Years
First Year Positions
2 Positions
Application Deadline
Dec 1, 2025
Avg Work Hours
80 Hours/Week
Program Setting
Community/University
Application Service
ERAS
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Karlin E Sevensma, DO
University of Michigan Health-West
Primary Program Contact
Alison M Cleland, MPA
Univ of Michigan Health West
Survey Received: 6/11/2025
Program ID: 4402500417
Locations
University of Michigan Health-West
Surgery Pgm
5900 Byron Center Ave SW
Wyoming, MI 49519
Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital
100 Michigan St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Spectrum Health-Blodgett Hospital
1840 Wealthy St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Trinity Health Grand Rapids
200 Jefferson Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Application Information
Applicant Interview Format
In person
Interviews Conducted Last Year
19 Interviews
Interviews/First Year Positions
9.6:1
Participates In
Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Code: 2170440C0
ERAS®
Yes
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- 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
3 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
No
Osteopathic Recognition
Yes
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 1 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/Resident Ratio
0.1:1
Program Faculty
1
Female Faculty
100%
Faculty Distribution
Physicians (1)
Non-Physicians (--)
Work Environment
Program Start Dates
July 1
Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)
80 Hours
Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)
12 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
Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year
Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)
Year 1 - N/A
NGO
Year 2 - N/A
NGO
Year 3 - N/A
NGO
Year 4 - N/A
NGO
Year 5 - N/A
NGO
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
No
H-1B visa
No
F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)
No
Program Size
10
Current Residents
PGY-1s2
PGY-2s2
PGY-3s2
PGY-4s2
PGY-5s2
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
DEC1
Application Due
Dec 1, 2025
DEC1
Interview Period Starts
Dec 1, 2025 - Jan 16, 2026
2027 - 2028
DEC1
Interview Period Starts
Dec 1, 2026 - Jan 22, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Structured Didactic Activities
5
Hospital Outpatient
95%
Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care
5%
Employment Policies & Benefits
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
Educational Benefits
Integrative medicine curriculum
Yes
Debt management/financial counseling
Yes
Off-campus electives
Yes
Research rotation
Optional
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
No
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
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
Resident/fellow retreats
No
Hospice/home care experience
No
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
No
Tracks & Educational Features
Primary care track
Yes
Hospitalist track
No
Research track/non-accredited fellowship track
No
Rural track
No
Women's health track
No
Academic or clinician educator track
No
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
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
No
Portfolio system
Yes
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Yes
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Disability insurance
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
Salary Compensation
$62k-$70k
PGY-1 through PGY-5
PGY-1
$62,000
PGY-2
$64,000
PGY-3
$66,000
PGY-4
$68,000
PGY-5
$70,000
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
Vacation Days--
Sick Days20
Maximum # of paid days
NGO
Maximum # of unpaid days
NGO
Quality of Life Information*
Wyoming, MI
Purchasing Power Index --
Safety Index --
Health Care Index --
Climate Index --
Cost of Living Index --
Property Price to Income Ratio --
Traffic Commute Time Index --
Pollution Index --
Estimated Monthly Costs
Estimated cost does not include rent.Family of 4
--
Single Person
--
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