Application Information
Application Criteria
Osteopathic Applicants: Application deadline for the Osteopathic applicants is November 12th, with interviews beginning in November 1st.
- Osteopathic Applicants should apply to the ERAS program named EW Sparrow Hospital Program.
Allopathic Applicants: Application deadline for the Allopathic applicants is November 12th, with interviews beginning November 1st.
- Allopathic Applicants should apply to the ERAS program named Michigan State University Program
Program Requirements: Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Sparrow Hospital has implemented a Nicotine-free Hiring Standard - all new hires will be tested for nicotine and nicotine metabolites.
- USMLE or COMLEX scores. Scores will be evaluated individually.
- Full-time clinical activity within 24 months of application in medical school, residency, and/or medical practice. Clinical experience in the Unites States is preferred.
- Three letters of reference.
- Proof of graduation or Dean's letter showing expected graduation in good standing.
- Personal statement
- Medical school transcripts
- Curriculum Vitea or Resume. NOTE: There can not be "gaps" in training or work since graduation.
- Recent Photo (optional).
- We do not have a pre-established criteria for date of medical school graduation. We evaluate applications for evidence of meaningful, ongoing continuing medical education for those candidates who have graduated more than two years ago.
You can contact the Dean's office of your medical school for more information about ERAS or visit http://www.aamc.org/eras. Should you have further application questions not answered by our website, please contact us.
International Application Requirements
International applicants must meet the following additional requirements:
- Applicants must either have taken or applied to take the USMLE step 2CS at the time of application to the residency program.
- ECFMG certification must be verified by the Rank Order List entry deadline.
Visa Information
The program sponsors J-1 visas for international applicants.