University of Michigan Health - Sparrow Program
About This Program
Our program, located in Lansing, MI-our state capital, provides a robust, clinical and operative experience with graduating residents finishing over the 80th percentile in volume, with all ACGME case minima readily met. Approximately 75% of graduating residents go on to fellowship, including pediatric, cardiothoracic, transplant, plastic, and vascular surgery, among others. A training highlight is our transplant rotation at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Hugh J Lindsey, MD, MS
University of Health-Sparrow
Primary Program Contact
Tiffany Wilson
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow
Locations
University of Health-Sparrow
Ste 655
1200 E Michigan Ave
Lansing, MI 48912-1837
1215 E Michigan Ave
Lansing, MI 48909-7980
401 S Ballenger Hwy
Flint, MI 48532-3685
984285 Nebraska Med Ctr
Omaha, NE 68198-4285
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- 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 from a department chair
- 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 2 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
Nov 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Nov 17, 2025 - Dec 15, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Nov 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Nov 16, 2026 - Dec 14, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
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- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-5
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.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.