Corewell Health-Grand Rapids/Michigan State University Program
About This Program
The program is carefully planned to provide early operative experience with progressive responsibility in all areas of general surgery including endoscopy, surgical critical care, and care at a Level I trauma center. We offer an outstanding experience in endocrine, oncologic, and vascular surgery. In addition, residents have exceptional opportunities in the colorectal, thoracic, and pediatric surgical sub-specialties.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Amanda Yang
Corewell Health Grand Rapids/Michigan St
Primary Program Contact
Karie Hilley, MD
Corewell Health Grand Rapids/Michigan St
Locations
Corewell Health Grand Rapids/Michigan St
Ste A601, Mail Code 188
100 Michigan St NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2560
648 Monroe Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
1840 Wealthy St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
200 Jefferson Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- 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(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 or outside 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 30, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Nov 5, 2025 - Dec 17, 2025
2027 - 2028
Interview Period Starts
Nov 2, 2026 - Dec 30, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life 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 15 Vacation Days and 5 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.