University of Michigan Health - Sparrow Program

Lansing, MILast Updated: 2/19/2026

About This Program

The SCC Fellowship at UM Health-Sparrow offers high-volume, hands-on experience at Mid-Michigan's only Level 1 Trauma Center. Fellows train in diverse ICUs, collaborate with multiple specialties, and benefit from a tailored curriculum, strong academic ties to MSU and the UM, and impactful community service. The program emphasizes mentorship, research, and training across urban and rural populations in a vibrant and accessible Lansing setting.

Program Length

1 Year

First Year Positions

1 Position

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2025

Avg Work Hours

60 Hours/Week

Program Setting

Community/University

Application Service

Program Statistics

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Compensation

$65k

14 Vacation Days
negotiable sick days

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Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Lynn D Munoz, MD, MS
University of Michigan Health- Sparrow

[email protected]
(517) 364-2616

Primary Program Contact

Tiffany Wilson
University of Michigan Health- Sparrow

[email protected]
(517) 364-2616
Program Website

Survey Received: 6/11/2025

Program ID: 4422521116

Locations

University of Michigan Health- Sparrow
2S Trauma and SCC office
1215 E Michigan Ave
Lansing, MI 48912-1811

Sponsor Location

PRIMARY TEACHING SITE

University of Michigan Health - Sparrow

1215 E Michigan Ave
Lansing, MI 48909-7980

Application Information

Applicant Interview Format

Virtual

Interviews Conducted Last Year

20 Interviews

Interviews/First Year Positions

20:1

Program Participation

Participates In

Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP

Code: 1315442F0

Doesn't Participate In

Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
ERAS®
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

Must Have Passed Step 2

Recommendation Letter Requirements

Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)

Minimum

1 Letters

Maximum

3 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

No cap on the number of years.

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

7:1

Program Faculty

Female Faculty

16.7%

Faculty Distribution

Physicians (8)

Non-Physicians (1)

Work Environment

Work Schedule

Program Start Dates

August 1, Negotiable

Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)

60 Hours

Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)

24 Hours

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

1.00

Program Allows Moonlighting (Beyond PGY-1)

Yes

Night Float System

Call Schedule

Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year

Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)

Year 1 - 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

Yes

H-1B visa

F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)

Program Size

Current Residents

PGY-1s1

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

JUL31

Application Due

Jul 31, 2025

JUN1

Interview Period Starts

Jun 1, 2025 - Jun 30, 2025

2027 - 2028

JUN30

Application Due

Jun 30, 2026

JUN1

Interview Period Starts

Jun 1, 2025 - Jun 30, 2025

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Structured Didactic Activities

Hospital Outpatient

Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care

Employment Policies & Benefits

Free parking

On-call meal allowance

Educational Benefits

Offered

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

Yes

Off-campus electives

Yes

Research rotation

Optional

Not Offered

Integrative medicine curriculum

Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork

Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language

Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum

Economics of health care systems curriculum

Debt management/financial counseling

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

International experience/global health

Resident/fellow retreats

Hospice/home care experience

MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Tracks & Educational Features

Data not provided by program

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)

Yes

Resident Evaluations

Patient surveys

Portfolio system

Yes

Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)

Medical Insurance Coverage

Institution & Resident Share Cost

Group life insurance
Dental insurance

Fully Paid by Institution

Major medical for residents
Major medical for dependents
Outpatient mental health
Inpatient mental health
Disability insurance

Salary Compensation

$65k

PGY-6

$65,000

Salary paid by a non-profit institution.

Vacation & Sick Days

Residents receive 14 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.

Vacation Days14

Sick DaysNGO

Family & Medical Leave Policy

Maximum # of paid days

NGO

Maximum # of unpaid days

NGO

Quality of Life Information*

Lansing, 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

*Source: Numbeo

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University of Michigan Health - Sparrow Program

About This Program

Program Statistics

Compensation

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Primary Program Contact

Locations

Application Information

Participates In

Doesn't Participate In

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

Medical School Graduation Timeline

Gap Experience Requirement

Resident / Fellow Characteristics

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Program Faculty

Faculty Distribution

Work Environment

Visa Status

Program Size

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

Application Due

Interview Period Starts

2027 - 2028

Application Due

Interview Period Starts

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Employment Policies & Benefits

Educational Benefits

Tracks & Educational Features

Data not provided by program

Evaluations

Medical Insurance Coverage

Salary Compensation

Vacation & Sick Days

Quality of Life Information*

Estimated Monthly Costs

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