Mclaren Health Care/Oakland/MSU
The Mclaren Health Care/Oakland/MSU Anesthesiology residency in Pontiac, MI is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
ACGME-accredited four-year anesthesiology residency at McLaren Oakland in downtown Pontiac, a community-based program with exposure to patients of varying socioeconomic backgrounds. Students match directly into PGY-1. Training covers pediatric, neurosurgical, obstetric, cardiovascular, critical care and pain anesthesia. PGY-1 is medicine-heavy with 2 months of anesthesia; PGY-2 is largely general anesthesia (10 months); PGY-3 includes cardiothoracic at McLaren Bay Region, peds at DMC Children's and neuroanesthesia; PGY-4 has 6 months of general anesthesia, OB at DMC Hutzel, regional and 2 months elective. Wednesday half-day didactics (7:30-11:30), monthly M&M and journal club led by a biostatistician. Residents complete research projects and present at the Midwest Anesthesia Residents Conference.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Frame yourself for community-based training: the program says graduates are well prepared to enter practice and residents see a wide socioeconomic patient range.
- Ask how off-site rotations are arranged (cardiothoracic at McLaren Bay Region, pediatrics at DMC Children's, OB at DMC Hutzel, SICU at Trinity Health Oakland) and travel/housing support.
- Mention research readiness: residents must complete projects (cases and QI) and recent ones were presented at the Midwest Anesthesia Residents Conference.
- Highlight appreciation for protected half-day Wednesday didactics, board review, M&M, and the biostatistician-led journal club.
- PGY-2 is about 10 months of general anesthesia, so ask about case autonomy and volume progression.
- Know the screening: first-attempt passes on Step 1/2 (or COMLEX), graduation within the past 5 years, three letters, no visa sponsorship, virtual interviews.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Jeremy Kramer, DO
- Program coordinator
- Sheela John, C-TAGME
- Address
- 50 N. Perry Street, Pontiac, MI 48342
- Phone
- 248-338-5204
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
About Anesthesiology residency training
Anesthesiology residency training typically lasts 4 years, including a clinical base year.
Some programs include the base year; others expect it to be completed separately. Ask which applies.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this residency
- Register with ERAS, the application service of the AAMC, and with the NRMP Main Residency Match.
- Apply to this program through ERAS during the application season, with the documents it asks for.
- If you interview here, rank the program on your NRMP rank order list by the deadline; Match results are released in March.
Deadlines, required documents, interview policy and visa sponsorship differ between programs and years. The program’s own website is the authority.
Prepare your application
- The NRMP Residency Match, explained
- Residency interview preparation: a four-week plan and question bank
- Residency interview strategies for USMLE candidates
- How to create a resume or CV for residency
- The Dean's letter (MSPE): what it is and how to get it from your medical school
- After the interview: highlight your strengths and send thank-you letters
- NRMP ranking algorithm & rank-list strategy
- Save money on USMLE and interview travel
- Study books by exam
- International medical graduates: ECFMG and visas
Questions to ask this program
Strong applicants use the interview to learn how a program trains its residents. Questions worth asking:
- How much autonomy do residents have at each training level, and how is supervision handled?
- Where do graduates go next: practice, fellowship or academic positions? Ask for recent examples.
- What are the call and night-float schedules, and how many hours do residents typically work?
- How are residents supported in preparing for board exams, and what is the program’s recent pass rate?
- What research, quality improvement or teaching opportunities are protected with time?
- What benefits, parental leave and wellness support does the program provide?
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Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to the Mclaren Health Care/Oakland/MSU Anesthesiology residency?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Main Residency Match. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.
How long is the Mclaren Health Care/Oakland/MSU Anesthesiology residency?
The program length recorded for this entry is 4 years. Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the Mclaren Health Care/Oakland/MSU Anesthesiology residency offer?
The number of positions is not recorded here. Ask the program or check the match service’s program listing for the current cycle.
What does the Mclaren Health Care/Oakland/MSU Anesthesiology residency pay?
Salaries have not been verified for this program. Many institutions publish a resident and fellow salary schedule on their graduate medical education office page.