MyMichigan Health Alma Program

Family Medicine Analyst Verified · Oct 19, 2026

MyMichigan Health Alma Program

MyMichigan Health Alma Program is a residency program specializing in Family Medicine, located in Alma, Michigan, directed by Jenna J. Bernson, MD and coordinated by Lesha Colthorp. The program accepts applications through December 1, 2026. International Medical Graduates interested in this program may contact the program coordinator directly at [email protected] or (989) 466-7413. IMGPrep analysts have verified and compiled this program’s IMG acceptance rate, USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 score requirements, Visa Sponsorship Policy, graduation year cutoff, and ECFMG certificate requirements — available to IMGPrep subscribers.

Program Identity & Fit

A small unopposed rural program at MyMichigan Medical Center Alma, the sole hospital in a community the program describes as socioeconomically varied. With no other residents in the hospital, residents work directly with hospitalists, emergency physicians and subspecialists across all rotations. The curriculum is theme-based and adds longitudinal training in point-of-care ultrasound, procedures, behavioral medicine and structured research, with options for ultrasound certification and dual board certification in Lifestyle Medicine. The program reports institutional support from both Michigan State University and the University of Michigan through MyMichigan Health, and states a 100 percent board certification passage rate and a 100 percent fellowship acceptance rate.

Who it fits

An applicant who wants rural full-spectrum practice in a very small program with individualized attention.

Research intensity

Moderate; structured research is a named longitudinal curricular element.

Career orientation

Primary Care / Community Practice.

Important

The program states its goal is training physicians devoted to serving rural communities, so demonstrated rural commitment aligns with its stated mission.

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