Programs/Surgery/Central Michigan University College of Medicine/CMU Medical Education Partners Program
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SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Saginaw, MI(Saginaw, MI Metropolitan Area Metro)
20
Positions
#287
Specialty Rank
$59,000
PGY1 Salary
40.0%
IMG %
#287
Surgery Ranking
20th Percentile
Top 80% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4402500423
- NRMP Code:
- 1320440C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 20
- Interviews:
- 70
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 66
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.3
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 11
- Sick Days:
- 9
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.50
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 10
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 30%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 7%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The General surgery residency at CMU offers a broad clinical experience in a semi-urban/rural setting. We serve patients from two level 2 trauma centers and receive transfers from the surrounding rural communities. Our residents are exposed to a broad breadth of clinical pathologies. The program is supported by state of the art health care systems with a strong sub-specialist surgery base including robotic surgery exposure and training early in the program.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$59,000
PGY-1
$60,500
PGY-2
$62,500
PGY-3
$64,500
PGY-4
$66,500
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 76(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $235K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.1K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $50K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 21.6%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 10,057,921
- Median Age
- 41 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.6900000000000001
- Poverty Rate
- 11.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 7.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
81°F
Winter
41°F
Sunny Days
280 days
Precipitation
49"
Humidity
66%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$5.22
Restaurant Meal
11.02
Gas (per gallon)
$4.12
Gym Membership
52
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4402500423
- NRMP Code:
- 1320440C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 20
- Interviews:
- 70
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Christina Maser
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/22/2026 - 10/30/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/29/2026 - 1/14/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
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:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
- June Start Date:
- June 24
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1320440C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Covenant HealthCare Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Covenant HealthCare Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Julie Johnson
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:4PGY-3:4PGY-4:4PGY-5:4
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
- IMG Percentage
- 40.0%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 82nd percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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