Residency

Surgery at Central Michigan University College of Medicine

Saginaw, Michigan
Program website
Accepts J-1
IMG requirements · stated by the program
  • ECFMG certification required by start of residency
    “All applicants from international medical schools must have a valid ECFMG certificate before June 1, 2027.”
per cmich.edu ↗
Residency facts
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Resident salary
PGY-1 $59,000 PGY-2 $60,500 PGY-3 $62,500 PGY-4 $64,500 PGY-5 $66,500
Salary paid by nonprofit Yes Health insurance Institution & Resident Share Cost
Workload
Avg hours/week (Y1) 66 Longest shift (Y1) 24 hrs Night float Yes Moonlighting Not allowed
Residents & selectivity
IMG residents (US + non-US) 40% (2025 survey) DO 0% US-MD 60% Total positions 20 Interviews per spot ~18 Faculty:resident 0.5 Setting Community-based university affiliated NRMP main match Yes
Requirements
Prior US GME No Graduation year Within 3 years of graduation Step 1 pass required of IMGs Yes Step 2 CK pass required of IMGs Yes Recommendation letters 3 Required letters Faculty, Chair Applies via ERAS Yes
Accepted activity during gaps Clinical experience in the US
Program features & benefits
Research rotation Not available Preliminary positions Not offered Starts June Applications open 2026-09-22 Interviews begin 2025-10-23
Benefits Free parking, On-call meal allowance, iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

From the AMA's 2025 program survey. Confirm with the program.

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Surgery · PGY2 · Michigan

Central Michigan University College of Medicine
$60,500/yr PGY2 salary
Accepts J-1 APDS Categorical
Apply by 10/31/2026 Posted 19 days ago
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