University of Michigan Health - Sparrow-Michigan State University Program

Program Identity & Fit

This is a community-based, university-affiliated pediatric program built on a partnership between University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Hospital and Michigan State University's Colleges of Human and Osteopathic Medicine, combining a busy community hospital's clinical volume with academic infrastructure. The X+Y scheduling model (3-week rotation blocks plus a dedicated clinic/didactic week) structures training around continuity of care, resident wellness, and protected educational time, while continuity clinic is based at a federally qualified health center serving medically underserved Lansing families. A three-year longitudinal advocacy curriculum with legislative engagement at the state Capitol, alongside a required scholarly project, signals institutional emphasis on community pediatrics and health systems engagement alongside individualized subspecialty electives that support both general pediatrics and fellowship pathways. The program accommodates both MD and DO trainees and appears to value residents who can engage meaningfully with underserved populations, take ownership of longitudinal patient panels, and pursue self-directed scholarly or advocacy work.