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 90th percentile in volume, with all ACGME case minima readily met. Approximately 85% of graduating residents go on to fellowship, including pediatric, cardiothoracic, transplant, plastic, and vascular surgery, among others. Our transplant rotation at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha draws rave reviews from the residents. F
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 (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- At least one letter should be from a senior leadership surgeon such as the Department Chair or Program Director.
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: 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
PGY-1 Position Type(s) Offered:
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Specialty Universal Dates
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- 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 occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 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.