Web Address
Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
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 MSU general surgery residency program.
Total Program Size
2
2
2
2
2
Program best described as
Community-based university affiliated
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
Matching program name
AUA Match
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
35
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Application period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Step 2 required
No
Level 1 required
Yes
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
65
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
22
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
5
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
20
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
20
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Program Evaluation
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Not Available
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Not Available
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
120
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
4802500189
Beeper or Home Call
13
13
13
13
13
Program Director
First Name
Richard
Middle Name
C
Last Name
Sarle
Degrees
MD, MS
Address
Sparrow Hosp/MSU
Ste 300
1140 E Michigan Ave
lansing, MI 48912
United States
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-84.535676 42.733389)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
diane
Last Name
SAnders
Degrees
BS
Address
Sparrow Hosp
Ste 202B
1215 E Michigan Ave
Lansing, MI 48912
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-84.536963 42.734057)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
0.00
% IMG
0.00
% DO
100.00
% Female
21.10
% Male
78.80
Total Physician
15
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
13.30
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.50
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
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| Year | |||
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| Year | |||
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $55,157 | 20 | 120 |
| Year 2 | $56,260 | 20 | 120 |
| Year 3 | $57,363 | 20 | 120 |
| Year 4 | $59,569 | 20 | 120 |
| Year 5 | $61,776 | 20 | 120 |
Total Positions
10
Level 2 required
Yes
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
Yes
Program Offers
On-site child care
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Medical education gap
Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
1
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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