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Corewell Health – Grand Rapids/Michigan State University Program

Internal medicine/PediatricsCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Grand Rapids, MI(Grand Rapids, MI Metropolitan Area Metro)
16
Positions
#64
Specialty Rank
$66,664
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#64
Internal medicine/Pediatrics Ranking
18th Percentile
Top 82% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
7002514098
NRMP Code:
2077700C0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
16
Interviews:
45

Contact Information

Richard A Switzer
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
220
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
3 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1, F1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
55
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
15
Sick Days:
5
Faculty Ratio:
0.60

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
20
0
Part-Time Physicians:
20
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
20%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
20%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Residents receive a stipend for book money/ conference attendance that rolls over each year if not used. Residents are given 7 days off over winter break, either the Christmas holiday or the New Year's holiday. No 24 hour call on Pediatric or Internal Medicine. We work on a Night Float system. Feel free to contact the program coordinator for additional information.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$66,664
PGY-1
$69,193
PGY-2
$71,577
PGY-3
$73,610
PGY-4
0

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Grand Rapids, MI
Metropolitan Area
Grand Rapids, MI Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
East North Central
Metropolitan Population
10,057,921

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
92(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$262K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.2K/mo
Median Household Income
$49K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
21.3%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
10,057,921
Median Age
37 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.31
Poverty Rate
12.0%
Unemployment Rate
7.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
77°F
Winter
37°F
Sunny Days
280 days
Precipitation
51"
Humidity
62%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$3.92
Restaurant Meal
8.27
Gas (per gallon)
$3.09
Gym Membership
39

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$66,664
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$72,461
Value Rating
Good
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
7002514098
NRMP Code:
2077700C0YOG
Total Positions:
16
Interviews:
45
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Richard A Switzer
Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
7/3/2026 - 11/14/2026
Interview Period:
10/6/2026 - 12/18/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
220
Min Step 2 Score:
220

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No
COMLEX Level 2:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
2077700C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital
Contact Person:
Pam L Hritzkowin
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
4
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:4
PGY-2:4
PGY-3:4
PGY-4:4

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
220
Years of Graduation Cutoff
3 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, F-1
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
6.2%
DO Classification
MODERATE

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