University of Michigan Health - Sparrow Program
UrologyCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
lansing, MI(Lansing, MI Metropolitan Area Metro)
10
Positions
$61,000
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4802500189
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 10
- Interviews:
- 35
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 65
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 22
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 120
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.40
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 14
- Female Faculty:
- 14.3%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The Sparrow Hospital urology residency is affiliated with the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine Statewide Campus System and has direct faculty ties to Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. The program is approved for two residents per year. The required PGY1 general surgery rotations are spent with the University of Michigan health-Sparrow general surgery residency program.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$61,000
PGY-1
$63,000
PGY-2
$65,000
PGY-3
$67,000
PGY-4
$69,000
PGY-5
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
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 63(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $199K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $0.9K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $83K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 17.7%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 10,057,921
- Median Age
- 38 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.27
- Poverty Rate
- 13.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 7.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
68°F
Winter
28°F
Sunny Days
280 days
Precipitation
47"
Humidity
63%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.63
Restaurant Meal
9.79
Gas (per gallon)
$3.66
Gym Membership
46
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4802500189
- Total Positions:
- 10
- Interviews:
- 35
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Richard Charles Sarle
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 6/24/2026 - 9/16/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 12/15/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Sparrow Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Sparrow Hospital
- Contact Person:
- diane SAnders
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-2:2PGY-3:2PGY-4:2PGY-5:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 100.0%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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