University of Michigan Program

Thoracic surgery - integratedUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Ann Arbor, MI(Arbor, MI Metropolitan Area Metro)
12
Positions
#13
Specialty Rank
$77,049
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#13
Thoracic surgery - integrated Ranking
65th Percentile
Top 35% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4612500110
NRMP Code:
1293461C0STEP
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
12
Interviews:
26

Contact Information

Shinichi Fukuhara
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
220
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
80
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
3/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
28
Faculty Ratio:
2.10

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
25
Non-Physician Staff:
4
0
Female Faculty:
12%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
15%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Our residency program offer access to a high volume of unique clinical cases and expansive research opportunities for the future leaders of cardiothoracic surgery.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • On-call meal allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

104 weeks

Salary Progression

$77,049
PGY-1
$80,131
PGY-2
$83,336
PGY-3
$86,670
PGY-4
$90,137
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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

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

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
81(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$192K
Median Monthly Rent
$0.9K/mo
Median Household Income
$83K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
13.5%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
10,057,921
Median Age
36 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.16
Poverty Rate
21.0%
Unemployment Rate
7.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
66°F
Winter
26°F
Sunny Days
280 days
Precipitation
36"
Humidity
61%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$5.26
Restaurant Meal
11.11
Gas (per gallon)
$4.15
Gym Membership
52

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$77,049
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$95,122
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4612500110
NRMP Code:
1293461C0STEP
Total Positions:
12
Interviews:
26
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Shinichi Fukuhara
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2026 - 10/31/2026
Interview Period:
11/3/2025 - 1/16/2026
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:
210
Min Step 2 Score:
220

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
COMLEX Level 2:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June
June Start Date:
June 21

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1293461C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Michigan Medicine University of Michigan
Primary Teaching Site:
Michigan Medicine University of Michigan
Contact Person:
Karen Bowring
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
2
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:2
PGY-2:2
PGY-3:2
PGY-4:2
PGY-5:2
PGY-6:2

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
30

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
220
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
7.1%
DO Classification
MODERATE

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

This section is currently being developed with comprehensive ranking data and analysis.

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Professional Organizations & Medical Resources

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Medical Education

Specialty Organizations